Congratulations to the City of Grand Prairie!
Based on the criteria in the Air North Texas Partner Agreement and information provided in the annual progress report, the City of Grand Prairie was named “Air North Texas Partner of the Year”!
The City of Grand Prairie consistently shared ANTx advertising content through social media, billboards, newsletters, and promotional items. This includes 70 social media posts, 12 newsletters published, and displayed four digital billboards that garnered 3.3 million impressions. The city also actively engaged the community through participating in 13 events, including the Cyclin’ with the Mayor, Earth Day celebrations, and Clean Air Action Day activities. Grand Prairie also hosted their eighth annual Clean Air Industry Challenge that encouraged industry participation and fostered innovative approaches to air quality education within workplaces, which inspired 10 industries to participate, yielding 256 pledges.
City of Denton
Outstanding Initiative
Denton was recognized for its "Outstanding Initiative" in promoting air quality through its proactive approach to addressing air quality and promoting clean air practices. Denton launched a new air quality dashboard linked to their Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases webpage. Denton also held a “Get Site to Site like a Dentonite” class, which provided the community with resources to use alternative transportation and reduce emissions. The city utilized creative efforts, including a “Meet Arlo” gallery post with images shared by Air North Texas.
City of Plano
Outstanding Education
Plano was honored for its "Outstanding Education" efforts in promoting Air North Texas. The City provides both virtual and in-person air quality presentations, “Are You Aware of the Air?”, to educate residents, community organizations, and local businesses on air quality issues. Plano also develops and distributes supplemental educational materials, including “Ways to Live Sustainably in a Multifamily Community”, which offers practical guidance on sustainable living practices. In addition, the city conducts tours of its Environmental Education Center (EEC), a facility that highlights innovative sustainable building practices. Plano further advanced environmental education through its Tree Giveaway event, during which 300 trees were distributed to residents along with instruction on proper planting, maintenance, and the broader environmental benefits of urban forestry.
City of Cedar Hill
Outstanding Outreach
Cedar Hill received praise for its "Outstanding Outreach" by actively engaging with its community on air quality topics and the Air North Texas campaign. The city’s outreach efforts are supported by a 12-member Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board, led by the Environmental Services Manager and composed of Cedar Hill residents. Throughout the year, Cedar Hill used a variety of methods to engage the community, including hosting events such as Clean Cedar Hill, Fall Beautification Day, and the Back-to-School Rally, all of which provide opportunities to promote clean air awareness. The city also encourages residents to “unplug” and enjoy birding along a local park trail, and five residents will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary backpack filled with Air North Texas and Cedar Hill materials.
City of Cedar Hill
Arlo Ambassador
Cedar Hill was named "Arlo Ambassador" for their innovative and engaging use of Arlo. The city created “Flat Arlo,” a portable version of the character that residents can take on outings and photograph, fostering community engagement in clean air initiatives. Cedar Hill also launched the “I Love Clean Air Selfies” campaign, capturing more than 6,000 photos since its inception. Additionally, the city implemented the “Arlo Promise,” encouraging residents to pledge specific clean air actions while holding Arlo. Cedar Hill further expanded its educational outreach by designing Arlo-themed coloring pages and bookmarks, and by featuring Arlo prominently on folders distributed at the Back-to-School Rally, which included clean air information. An interactive “Arlo Toss” game was developed that teaches participants about the Air Quality Index through color-coded bean bags, making air quality education both fun and accessible.