2011 TDOT/KTnB Awards of Excellence set for Feb. 1-2 at The Marriott Franklin Cool Springs

– McKenna Keynote Speaker for Event; TDOT to hand out $40,000 in grant checks. –

Memphis, TN ( January 25, 2011 ) – Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB) will celebrate leadership in volunteer participation in Tennessee with its 2011 Biennial State Conference and Awards of Excellence.

The conference, whose theme is “Green Strategies for a Greener Future”, will be held February 1-2, at The Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, TN.

Highlighting the conference will be a keynote address given by President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Matt McKenna during the conference’s first day lunch at 12:15 p.m. The Awards of Excellence will be given to their recipients directly after McKenna’s address, at 1:00 p.m.

The conference is not just a time of acknowledgement, but also a time to learn. Attendees will be treated to educational sessions, featuring topics such as litter prevention, social media, corporate partnerships, greening and beautification, board management, grant writing, and volunteer recruitment.

The Awards of Excellence celebrates the past, and also looks toward the future. TDOT and KTnB recognizes the environmental achievements and legacies of people and organizations who work to improve their community’s appearance through public education programs. The event will recognize 24 winners from around the state, as $40,000 in grant checks courtesy of TDOT will be handed out along with plaques.

Click HERE to learn more about the 2011 AOE Winners!