USCC Chapters Receive First-Ever Awards, Partake in Third Annual Education Track & Networking Soiree

	Chapter Networking Soiree

The North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC) and Florida Composting Council (FLCC) came home to Super Bowl-like parades (just kidding) after winning the first annual set of Chapter Awards at COMPOST2024.

The North Carolina Composting Council earned the esteemed Chapter of Excellence Award, which is awarded to the chapter that impresses the USCC Nominations Committee with their essay on accomplishments as well as earning points in Best Practices. See North Carolina’s essay here and supplementary information here. The chapter is informed of their win just before the conference and chapter leadership is invited to the exclusive President’s Reception, as well as receiving an award onstage in the Awards Ceremony. Competitors were the Iowa Composting Council and the Colorado Composting Council.

The Rookie Chapter of the Year Award is offered to chapters formed in the past five years that might not have the depth of accomplishment required for the Chapter of Excellence. They compete in a short "pitch” made to the Chapter leaders at the Chapter Education Track, who vote live for their favorite. This year’s winner was the year-old Florida Composting Council. See their pitch here. Other competitors were the Texas Composting Council (TXCC) and Iowa Composting Council (IACC).

Enjoy this Chapters COMPOST2024 Gallery!

North Carolina Composting Council		Florida Composting Council

 

Maryland-DC Composting Council		Michigan Organics Council

 

Minnesota Composting Council		Ohio Organics Council