Mick Kelly Wins Stewardship Award for NAU’s Waste Management Success

Recognition for Environmental Excellence at NAU

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has honored Mick Kelly, the assistant director of Environmental Health & Safety at Northern Arizona University (NAU), with a Bronze Voluntary Environmental Stewardship award. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the exemplary compliance record of Kelly’s team in managing the university’s Hazardous Waste Program, showcasing their dedication to surpassing legal requirements for the protection of public health and the environment.

Jayden Mallett; student EHS professional, Shelley Jones, director of biological safety; Sam To, ADEQ; Mick Kelly; Bryan Metze, assistant program manager; Ryelan McDonough, chemical hygiene and radiation safety officer

Kelly’s achievement in environmental stewardship is attributed to his unwavering dedication, extensive technical knowledge, and a strong emphasis on building partnerships across the campus. These factors have allowed his team to consistently excel in their management of hazardous waste, earning them recognition for their voluntary efforts in environmental protection.