Melinda Moulton, Orton Trustee, Wins Award From Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Burlington, VT — Melinda Moulton, CEO of Main Street Landing Company of Burlington, VT, has been named the 7th annual winner of the prestigious Terry Ehrich Award, given by the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR).

Melinda has been involved in environmental and socially conscious redevelopment since 1983. Her commitment to protecting the natural and cultural environment of Vermont is embodied in Main Street Landing’s project for a 25-year incremental redevelopment of the Burlington waterfront. The project’s newest addition, the Lake and College Building, was awarded Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and houses a black box theater and cinema, offices, incubation opportunities for start-up businesses, and space for community gatherings, including the Orton Family Foundation's 2007 COMMUNITYMATTERS national conference.

Melinda serves on the Board of the Orton Family Foundation, as well as on numerous other boards, including VPIRG, the Intervale Center, Opportunities Credit Union, Vermont Audubon, and VBSR. She also lectures on sustainable redevelopment, environmental and social consciousness and leadership. She was previously honored by the Burlington Business Association with the Nate Harris award in recognition of her contribution to the economic vitality of downtown Burlington.

The Terry Ehrich Award was established in 2002 in honor of Terry Ehrich, of Hemmings Motor News in Bennington. In addition to running a successful business, Terry Ehrich was a founding member of VBSR, founder of the First Day Foundation for public schools, and a tireless advocate for public policies to protect the Vermont environment, workforce, and a sustainable economy. The Terry Ehrich Award is given annually to an individual demonstrating the characteristics for which Terry was so well known—socially responsible business principles in action in the workplace, political, natural and social justice environments.