The Opening Night reception provides a chance for the industry to network in a more relaxing setting before the WasteExpo Exhibit Hall opened on Tuesday morning.
Networking Time
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Hundreds of attendees came to the reception to connect with old friends and make new business contacts.
Smiles All Around
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Two attendees enjoy a moment of relaxation at the opening night reception.
Historic Setting
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Originally built in the early 1820s as a sugar refinery, Generatoinsl Hall is decorated with with artwork from George Schmidt and Xavier deCallatay depicting the history of New Orleans.
Local Flare
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The opening night reception at Generations Hall included music and entertainment for WasteExpo attendees.
NWRA Annual Awards Breakfast
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Kevin Kraushaar of the National Waste & Recycling Association honors the 2017 award winners.
Smiles and Support
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WasteExpo attendees tune into the NWRA Annual Awards Breakfast to celebrate this year's winners and their accomplishments.
Driver of the Year Recipient
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Rick Thomas of Waste Connections accepting his Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
Honoring the First-Ever Female Driver of the Year Award Recipient
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Rhonda Kitchen of the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District in Midvale, Utah, is presented with the first-ever female Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
Celebrating Rhonda Kitchen
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Rhonda Kitchen of the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District in Midvale, Utah, poses with fellow industry members at the NWRA Annual Awards Breakfast, where she received a Driver of the Year award.
Honoring a Driver of the Year
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Derrick Belin of All Waste, Inc. is all smiles while accepting his Driver of the Year award from NWRA.
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Dumpster Dining
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A select number of industry members experience a zero waste lunch made from salvaged food.
Zero Waste Lunch
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Industry experts enjoy a beer salad, Abita Amber BBQ shrimp and bananas foster bread pudding, all of which feature salvaged ingredients.
