A dozen people in front of a gazebo
Mansfield-area officials are shown here at the gazebo downtown celebrating an earth stewardship event. Credit: Submitted

MANSFIELD – The Earth Stewardship Steering Committee is pleased to announce the conclusion of the 29th anniversary Earth Stewardship Celebration with it’s annual awards ceremony.

The awards ceremony will recognize the many projects, organizations, sponsors, and participants who have made the Earth Stewardship Celebration a success, including those who participated in the 14th annual Take Pride Contest.

Earth Stewardship event

When:  Friday, September 12, 2025

Time:  11:30 a.m.

Location: Gazebo in Central Park in Downtown Mansfield (DLX in case of rain)

The 14th annual Take Pride Contest will have award winners in each of the following categories: Business, Schools, Neighborhood, Government and Non-Profit/Church who submitted before and after photos of their projects. 

The grand prize award is the People’s Choice Award, determined by votes via the Earth Stewardship Celebration FaceBook Page. 

We will also be announcing the five winners of the Star Award, which recognizes a project in five different communities in Richland County.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Gazebo in Central Park in Downtown Mansfield.

The community is invited to join us in this celebration to recognize the culmination of the many projects completed throughout the months of April, May, June, July and August, and those who have given of their time, money, and energy to make Mansfield/Richland County a more beautiful place to work and live.

Members of the Earth Stewardship Steering Committee:  City of Mansfield, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. North End Community Improvement Collaborative, OSU Extension, Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, Richland Public Health, Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, and Richland Soil & Water Conservation District.