DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2023) — River Action is seeking, until January 21, 2024, nominations for the 25th Annual Eddy Awards. Each year, River Action honors the best work on the Mississippi River and, in 2024, it will be during Fish and Fire, River Action’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Awards are presented in six categories to those who have done extraordinary work on the Mississippi River and its riverfront, including its tributaries: Education (innovations, program, curriculum), Design (renovation, new buildings, livability), River Activity (recreation, relaxation), Arts (performance, written word, fine arts), Stewardship (environmental enhancement of the river), and Revitalization (commerce, business, industry). Past winners can be viewed online at River Action’s website, riveraction.org.
Nomination forms are available for online submission by visiting riveraction.org, or by sending an e-mail to riveraction@riveraction.org. The deadline for receiving nominations is January 21, 2024. Please include the following information in your e-mail:
- Category (See categories listed above)
- Nominee
- Contact name for nomination and Phone Number
- Why your nominee deserves an Eddy Award
Eddy Awards recognize individuals, organizations, corporations, schools, groups, and governments that went against the current to get things done and accomplished outstanding river activity or development — well-designed and environmentally responsible. River Action will announce the winners in April, 2024. For more information contact, River Action, 822 E River Drive, Davenport, IA, 563-322 2969, riveraction.org.
