Michele Loudenback, manager of the Division of Environmental Resilience and Sustainability at the city of Norman, received the Towering Spirit Award at the 35th annual Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Environmental Excellence Celebration last week.
Loudenback was honored for her leadership in directing Norman’s environmental programs and sustainability initiatives, according to a city press release. The celebration recognized people and organizations from across the state in their efforts to advance environmental stewardship.
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