Grand Valley State University received an award from Keep Michigan Beautiful for their sustainability projects and community development initiatives on Oct. 18. Keep Michigan Beautiful is affiliated with the national organization Keep America Beautiful. Both organizations annually recognize programs and activities that work toward environmental clean-up, beautification, site restoration and historical preservation. GVSU submitted the application for the award detailing the university’s most recent efforts in waste minimization, including waste audits, efforts to reduce energy, the Eco-Rep Program and zero-waste football games.