Scenes from the Environmental Business Council of New England's 15th annual awards celebration

On Thursday evening of June 5th, the Environmental Business Council of New England hosted its 15th annual EBEE awards celebration at the Westin Hotel in Waltham. About the EBC The EBC, a nonprofit organization, was conceived in 1990 by environmental and energy company executives who began meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas and share experiences. The EBC was one of the first organizations in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry. Its goal is to enhance business and job growth of both established and emerging environmental and energy businesses. The EBC is committed to supporting its members by: Providing member companies with an array of programs, activities, and information to enable them to stay on the cutting edge of environmental and energy technologies, management and regulatory developments; and * Creating networking opportunities in order that members can work together for mutual benefit and teaming. The EBC member companies include businesses specializing in environmental and energy technology, services and products. They range from one-person entrepreneurial ventures, to established corporations with thousands of employees. Membership includes companies that manufacture equipment, provide services in the areas of engineering and consulting, solid and hazardous waste management, remedial and emergency response, and analytical testing. Membership also includes institutions in investment, lending, financial, and education, as well as governmental agencies. For additional information: Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc.-Boston, Mass. 617-725-0207 or email ebc@ebcne.org