RCRC Presents President’s Award to Tedd Ward of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Thursday, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) honored Tedd Ward, Director of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority, with the 2024 RCRC President’s Award. This award is presented to individuals who go above and beyond to support and strengthen California’s rural counties. RCRC’s President & CEO Patrick Blacklock provided Mr. Ward with the award at the December Board of Directors meeting for RCRC’s affiliate entity the Rural Counties’ Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority (ESJPA).

Mr. Ward was recognized for his exceptional leadership in the realm of sustainable waste management which spans over 30 years of experience. His deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by rural California has provided invaluable insights and perspectives to policymakers and industry professionals alike. This is evident through his active involvement in various boards and committees, including the SB 54 Single-Use Packaging Advisory Board and the California Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets & Curbside Recycling. As Chair of the ESJPA Technical Advisory Group, he has also provided invaluable expertise and guidance, benefiting RCRC’s rural member counties.

“It is a pleasure to recognize Mr. Ward as the recipient of the 2024 RCRC President’s Award,” stated RCRC’s President and CEO Patrick Blacklock. “Mr. Ward is a true champion for sustainable waste management in California. His recent work on the SB 54 Advisory Board and the California Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets & Curbside Recycling has been instrumental in shaping policies that address the unique challenges faced by rural communities.”

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is a forty-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. RCRC is dedicated to representing the collective unique interests of its membership, providing legislative and regulatory representation at the State and Federal levels, and providing responsible services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties. To learn more about RCRC, visit rcrcnet.org and follow @RuralCounties on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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