MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - During the Environmental Commission meeting on April 1st, four Stewardship Awards were given out to five me members of the community.

This is the Environmental Commission's way to recognize and thank those in the community who actively engaged in environmental stewardship.

Awardees were able to speak to the Commission and all members in attendance after excepting their award.

The following people were awarded:

• Leonard Provencher: Recognized for his dedication to remote transportation, infrastructure, and or sound planning and good governance

• Susan Masten: Recognized for her efforts to promote environmental protection, planning, and redevelopment.

• Julie Brixie: Recognized for her efforts to promote active transportation and tree protection in Meridian Township.

• Dianne Holman and Kris Berglund: Recognized for their innovative efforts building an environmentally sustainable business