Recently, REALTOR Magazine explored the trend toward green-built homes and the demand for sustainable products. 

"It's easy sounding green" the article reported, "...the triple whammy of gas prices, global warming, and health concerns about chemicals has made green buildings red hot. ...

So back in 2007, here at Active Rain, we responded to this interesting news by creating the GREEN IS RED HOT CONTEST.

Now , the 2^nd Annual GREEN IS RED HOT CONTEST has just concluded and it's time to announce the winners.

But first....Another round of applause for LAST YEAR'S  2007 Green is Red Hot Contest Winner .... Liz Foley. Here is her winning entry....

and a round of applause (your comments on their posts) for these honorable mention winners...

HONORABLE MENTION GOES TO
Eloise Gift
Lindsay Pendleton
Ed Vogt
Jo-Anne Smith
Joseph Lang
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
Tricia Jumonville 
Ann Cummings
Michael Pulskamp
Laurie Logan

janeAnne "GREENolina"

AND NOW...ANNOUNCING the 2^nd Runner Up....
An AR Member you might like to know because

HINT # 1... She is accomplished photographer and an expert at creative marketing in the Real Estate Industry

Hint # 2...She has been a successful consultant in the technology field and has a diverse background including event management, corporate training and computer knowledge that focuses on the latest marketing strategies, statistical analysis and logistics and she has worked for Radio City Music Hall,  Nabisco Foods, Key Bank and Marsh & McClennan...all of which give her an edge in the Real Estate industry.

Hint # 3... She is the #1 Featured AR BLOGGER in New York State!

 "Let's face it, " she tells us, " There is a big focus on alternative energy these days around the country.  It is the one thing that everyone wants to learn and be part of. ..."

CONGRATULATIONS COLLEEN KULILOWSKI

2^nd Runner Up Winning Post

2^nd Runner Up Winning Post

Colleen...thank you for your post that looks at (among other things) Interesting Green Facts, Alternative Energy Options, and Reclaiming our Communities and that offers Ecological Resources that won points with the judges for serious community appeal and green subject matter.

2008 Green is Red Hot Contest Prizes and Points

1000 for first place
750 for second
500 for third
200 (in addition to the 200 for any post) for entering this contest |
                with a post of at least 300 words

WINNING ENTRIES are based on
1) originality, 2) intriguing green subject matter, 3) a bit o' humor, 4) graphics, and 5) community appeal.

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