For Immediate Release
Mike Foley
253/395-8252
mfoley[at]rei.com

Seattle, WA, October 24, 2006 — “Each of these 8 volunteers have made contributions that are unique to who they are,” said REI President and CEO Sally Jewell. “We hope that their stories will inspire many others to get involved with this kind of rewarding work.”

This year’s eight winners of the award will receive a $500 REI gift certificate…in addition to REI donating over $160,000 in environmental stewardship project grants – $20,000 to each of the organizations with which the award winners volunteer.

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