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Richard Horton

The Nominator: The Very Rev. Tracey Lind, Trinity Cathedral

How has the nominee implemented sustainable business practices in his or her business or organization and what are the triple bottom line benefits (people, planet, prosperity) of the nominee`s work?
Rich Horton is an environmental educator. He has served as a public school teacher, the Executive Director of the Shaker Lakes Nature Center, and most recently a trainer and consultant with the Metro Parks and the National Park. He is currently the chair of Trinity Cathedral`s Green Team - our congregational sustainability team. In this role, he has participated in Trinity E4S Training Team, he has organized our City Fresh Stop, and he had led numerous educational events for the cathedral.

How has the nominee inspired you to implement sustainable business practices?
As a church leader and nonprofit volunteer, Rich Horton has encouraged the faith community to get involved in sustainability by working in collaboration with the larger community. As a member of Trinity Cathedral, Rich has encouraged us to walk our talk, and talk our walk. He has been an inspiration to us all.

How can someone else translate the success of the nominee? Is the work of the nominee an example or model that others can follow?
Because of Rich`s efforts, Trinity Cathedral has deepened our commitment to local foods, expanded our recycling, energy efficiency, and other "green" operating principles. Rich keeps pushing us to the next level with his BHAG`s.

How does the nominee actively participate in the sustainability community? How do they collaborate and share their knowledge with others?
I think that Rich Horton is a model for all people of faith, especially those involved in communities of worship.