Each year Tennessee schools are challenged to showcase their environmental efforts through the Good Sports Always Recycle program.
"Please join us in congratulating this year’s winning schools for their environmental stewardship and recycling leadership among Tennessee’s schools," officials said.
The 2016 Good Sports Always RecycleTM winners are:
Abintra Montessori School in Nashville
Cleveland High School in Cleveland
Emmett Elementary School in Bristol
Fayette Academy in Somerville
John Adams Elementary School in Kingsport
Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge
Midway Middle School in Ten Mile
Newport Grammar School in Newport
Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School in Gallatin
As one of the top school recycling programs in Tennessee, each school will receive $1,000 toward its environmental program.
New Hope Christian Academy in Memphis was awarded the program’s top award—the Sustainability Steward award and will receive $1,500.
Libertas School of Memphis received the “Best New Program” award and will receive $1,500.
On Nov. 5, these schools will be recognized at the Tennessee vs. Tennessee Tech football game. They will participate in a one-of-a-kind tailgate and will receive recognition on the field during the game.