The work of Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, our staff, and volunteers has been recognized numerous times over our 50+ year history. We appreciate every one!
2025
- Non-Profit Award from the Recycling Council of BC – “Outstanding Commitment to Environmental Stewardship” for Maple Ridge Repair Cafes
- Maple Ridge Repair Cafes Listed in TOP 5 Internationally by Repair Monitor
- Top 3 Oil Collector in BC in 2024 – Interchange Recycling
- “Best Booth – Community” at the Ridge Meadows Home Show
2024
- Call2Recycle “Leader in Sustainability” Award for collecting 11,452 kilograms of batteries in
- Golden Ears Transition Initiative’s Inaugural Community Spirit Award – Organization awarded to Maple Ridge Repair Cafes
- Leanne Koehn, RMRS Community Engagement, receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Minister Lisa Beare and MLA Bob D’Eith – King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipient – Leanne Koehn
- Interchange Recycling – #3 Top Collector in Province Award
- Maple Ridge Repair Cafes recognized as one of the Top 10 Repair Cafes in the World by Repair Monitor
- Nominee – Business Excellence Award for Inaugural Environmental Leadership Award – Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce
- Ridge Meadows Recycling Society Founding Members Julie & Dave Koehn named Climate Champions by the Maple Ridge Climate Hub for their work
- Recognition from MLA Bob D’Eith and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for the 7th Anniversary of Maple Ridge Repair Cafes
2023
- Call2Recycle “Leader in Sustainability” Award for collecting 11,881 kilograms of batteries in 2023
- BC Used Oil Management Association – #3 Top Collector in Province Award
2022
- Non-Profit Award from the Recycling Council of BC – “Outstanding Commitment to Environmental Stewardship”
- Letter from Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits acknowledging Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s 50th Anniversary presented to RMRS President Sandy Sigmund by local MLAs Bob D’Eith and Lisa Beare at Celebrate Earth Day Welcoming Ceremonies.
- Climate Champion Award presented to Maple Ridge Repair Cafes by Maple Ridge Climate Hub. Award accepted by Leanne Koehn, founder of Maple Ridge Repair Cafes at Celebrate Earth Day festival.
- Volunteer BC – Photo of Maple Ridge Repair Cafe Volunteers awarded 3rd Place Winner in National Volunteer Week Photo Contest
2021
- Appreciation Poster to Dan Mikolay for his work in Environmental Education
- BC Used Oil Management Association – #2 Top Collector in Province Award
- Call 2 Recycle – Leader in Sustainability Award for Battery Recycling
2020
- BC Used Oil Management Association – #2 Top Collector in Province Award
- Call 2 Recycle – Leader in Sustainability Award
- Finalist – Business Excellence Award for Non-Profit of the Year – Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce