The Sleepy Eye YES! team has been awarded the 2020 Southern Regional First Place Award in the amount of $400. The local team is now moving on to the state competition.
The judges were impressed by Sleepy Eye’s ability to maintain continuity of projects and robust team participation over multiple years. They recognized how they’ve not only cultivated a network of support among local businesses and organizations but also contributed to community development in Sleepy Eye. The judges appreciated how the local team connects people across generations to learn about and take action on environmental issues. One even mentioned that the team could serve as consultants for other organizations that want to build community relationships, engage citizens, and continuously improve their programs.
Due to COVID-19 the Southern Minnesota Region representatives are not able to present awards at the MN Twins game. Instead, they are excited to host a virtual awards presentation on June 2 at noon via Zoom.