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Stefanie Spear
EcoWatch Ohio

The Nominator: Jon Eckerle, The Observer Project

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?
Ecowatch Ohio is a portal publication that strives to be inclusive. It brings the message of the sustainability movement to the average person. Story telling is important. Ecowatch Ohio tells the story of multiple organizations. This allows an individual enough information to take action or to get involved. Ecowatch Ohio is an essential access point to widen the circle.

How has the nominee inspired you to implement sustainable business practices?
EcoWatch Ohio is by definition a collaboration of the sustainability movement.

How can someone else translate the success of the nominee? Is the work of the nominee an example or model that others can follow?
I have been discussing with local Observer publication how they can use Ecowatch as a resource to pass forward the message of sustainability. In every issue, Ecowatch brings multiple organizations to tens of thousands across the state.

How does the nominee actively participate in the sustainability community? How do they collaborate and share their knowledge with others?
On a local level I hope we can use the popularity of this publication to drive the dissemination of information. Ecowatch`s success is evidence that through cooperation we can translate our message to a hungry population.