These awards were rebranded to emphasize source reduction and to remember the late Patricia E. Gallagher. The awards, formerly named the Pollution Prevention Awards, recognize exemplary achievement in waste reduction, improved waste management, innovation that leads to environmental improvement and environmental education. Gold Level Pollution Prevention Award (A special recognition category of the Patricia E. Gallagher Environmental Awards): 40 points and above, recognized for exemplary achievement in waste reduction, improved waste management, innovation that leads to environmental improvement and environmental education Silver Level Patricia E. Gallagher Environmental Award: 30-39 points, recognized for exemplary achievement in waste reduction, improved waste management, innovation that leads to environmental improvement and environmental education. Bronze Level Patricia E. Gallagher Environmental Award: 20-29 points, recognized for exemplary achievement in waste reduction, improved waste management, innovation that leads to environmental improvement and environmental education.