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June 29th, the Indiana Chapter of Meeting Professionals International recognized their best and brightest at its annual Award's Night.  Among those presented was the 2011 Green Venue of the Year recognition.   For the second consecutive year, University Place has won this prestigious award.  Over the last two years, the facility has gained praise for the eco-friendly enhancements made and implemented to its daily operations.  The staff, led by Green Team Leader Jane Whisman, is committed to finding ways to conserve energy and reduce waste.  Chef Dan Noble's menus, served within the restaurants and throughout the banquet areas, have also won praise for their creativity and attention to sustainability.   His "eat local" program is featured in the hotel’s restaurants Chancellor's and Our Den Sports Bar.  The popularity of his dishes led to the publishing of the "eat local cookbook".  It is sold in the hotel's earth conscious gift shop, Artisans.  Gifts made from recycled materials, and made by local artisans, are featured.  The shop also serves as a Hubbard and Craven's coffee outlet.  Their use of fair trade providers made Hubbard and Cravens a logical choice when the concept of a boutique style gift shop was introduced.

Other environmentally conscious efforts include;  updating all guestrooms  with energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs, recycling of plastic, glass, aluminum and cardboard, waste water reduction achieved through its guestroom linen reuse program, and break station replacements of all plastic water bottles with glass, china and dedicated water coolers.  The staff of University Place is proud to accept this award and looks forward to advancing these green efforts in 2012.