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* In November of 2003, Free Geek received Honorable Mention for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit Innovation. | * In November of 2003, Free Geek received Honorable Mention for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit Innovation. | ||
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* '''Association of Oregon Recyclers Annual Recycler of the Year Award for an Organization for 2006''' Bestowed annually to recognize innovation and commitment in the field of recycling. See http://www.aorr.org/2005_recycler_awards.htm for more info. | * '''Association of Oregon Recyclers Annual Recycler of the Year Award for an Organization for 2006''' Bestowed annually to recognize innovation and commitment in the field of recycling. See http://www.aorr.org/2005_recycler_awards.htm for more info. | ||
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* '''2007 APC Chris Nicol FOSS Prize''' "Recognises initiatives that are making it easy for people to start using free and open source software (FOSS). The prize will be awarded to a person or group doing extraordinary work to make FOSS accessible to ordinary computer users." See http://www.apc.org/en/projects/freesw/world/apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize and http://www.apc.org/en/press/freesw/world/winners-apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize-2007-announced for more info. | * '''2007 APC Chris Nicol FOSS Prize''' "Recognises initiatives that are making it easy for people to start using free and open source software (FOSS). The prize will be awarded to a person or group doing extraordinary work to make FOSS accessible to ordinary computer users." See http://www.apc.org/en/projects/freesw/world/apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize and http://www.apc.org/en/press/freesw/world/winners-apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize-2007-announced for more info. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 23 January 2010
Overview
This is a single place to put awards received by Free Geek.
Awards
- Echeivement AwardIn June of 2001, Free Geek's Administrative Coordinator, Oso Martín, was presented an E-chievment Award from the National Public Radio program, E-Town, in recognition of his work to make "a positive difference in his community and beyond".
- In November of 2002, Free Geek was named a Founder of the New Northwest by Sustainable Northwest. They recognize leadership in sustainable business and economic practices in the northwestern United States. Free Geek was profiled in a book published by Sustainable Northwest in May 2003. Free Geek received the award at the 2003 Sustainability Forum awards banquet.
- In November of 2003, Free Geek received Honorable Mention for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Non-Profit Innovation.
- Association of Oregon Recyclers Annual Recycler of the Year Award for an Organization for 2006 Bestowed annually to recognize innovation and commitment in the field of recycling. See http://www.aorr.org/2005_recycler_awards.htm for more info.
- 2006 Mayor's Spirit of Portland Award "Recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the community over the past year". Other recipients included Senator Avel Gordly and Andy Nelson, Executive Director of Hands on Portland.See http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?a=becgab&c=egcee for more info.
- 2007 APC Chris Nicol FOSS Prize "Recognises initiatives that are making it easy for people to start using free and open source software (FOSS). The prize will be awarded to a person or group doing extraordinary work to make FOSS accessible to ordinary computer users." See http://www.apc.org/en/projects/freesw/world/apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize and http://www.apc.org/en/press/freesw/world/winners-apc-chris-nicol-foss-prize-2007-announced for more info.
Ban Audit/Qualification
In September 2009, after an independent audit, Free Geek became a BAN qualified e-Steward.
Grants Awarded
- original grant
- colab
- mmt - truck