October 12, 2006 5 – 7 p.m. The Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha, WI Presented and sponsored by 
AWARD NOMINEES (winner in bold)
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD is given to an outstanding volunteer who has been a great asset to the organization and has donated significant time and resources to improve WasteCap programs and initiatives.
- Diane Hammann, Natural Resource Technology, Pewaukee
- Kimberly Rauwald, Accenture, Milwaukee Carl Templer, Templer Communications, Fox Point
OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD is given to a company that has partnered with WasteCap Wisconsin and shared the vision of transforming waste into resources either through a grant program, funding for research or other outstanding partnership opportunity.
- Pellitteri Waste Systems, Madison
- Veridian Homes, Madison
- The Vinyl Institute, Arlington, VA
OUTSTANDING BOARD MEMBER AWARD is given to an outstanding board member for their commitment to the organization.
- Jim Birmingham, Waste Management Recycle America, Milwaukee
- Ed Faherty, Faherty Inc, Platteville
- Rob Sherman, Kraft Foods, Madison
OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AWARD is given to a member, individual or company that has been instrumental in shaping and promoting the transformation of waste into resources through commitment to a program or initiative leading to demonstrative change.
- Eppstein Uhen Architects, Milwaukee
- The Jansen Group, Milwaukee
- M.A. Mortenson Company, Brookfield
INNOVATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD was awarded to The Vinyl Institute (Arlington, VA) in the category of Outstanding Market Development for vinyl siding scrap.
BIG DIVERTER AWARD is given to a current project (either general contractor or owner) with the highest recycling rate. Projects include those in which WasteCap is involved and/or is monitoring the project's recycling program. Two awards were given, one for highest recycling rate on a new construction project and one for highest recycling rate on a demolition project.
- Boldt Construction for the Interdisciplinary Research Complex in Madison
- JH Findorff & Son for UW Health American Family Children's Hospital in Madison
- JH Findorff & Son for The Overture Center for the Arts in Madison
- JH Findorff & Son for Marine Terminal Lofts in Milwaukee
- M.A. Mortenson Company for the Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus Expansion in Mequon
- Milwaukee Public Schools for Milwaukee Technical and Trade High School demolition in Milwaukee
- Veridian Homes for residential construction waste recycling in Madison
- Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for the Weston 4 Power Plant in Wausau
