Tutena has been organizing local Earth Day litter cleanups for 25 years. Starting in 2000, Tutena and a small group of four people began cleaning up litter along River Road by the Youghiogheny River outside of Smithton in South Huntingdon Township.
This initiative has since expanded to include three state roads, totaling over three miles, leading into the borough of Smithton and the interchange at the State Route 70 Smithton exit.
"Keeping America beautiful is all of our responsibility. I'm just glad I can still do my part and can encourage others to help make a difference," said Mayor Tutena.
Tutena has served as the Mayor of Smithton for 20 years. During her tenure, she has been instrumental in creating and maintaining the borough's pollinator garden and new playground. She also actively promoted Smithton as a stop on the Great Allegheny Passage bicycle trail.
"Mayor Tutena’s unwavering dedication to her community over the past 25 years is truly inspiring. Her efforts in organizing Earth Day cleanups, enhancing local amenities, and promoting Smithton as a key stop on the Great Allegheny Passage have made a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for her leadership and commitment to creating a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant community," said Shannon Reiter, Executive Director, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship by an individual, school, community organization or civic group that makes an outstanding commitment to litter control, recycling, or general environmental stewardship.
The Award is available to elected officials to recognize those in the community working to change behaviors at the local level.
Elected officials interested in nominating a constituent for a Community Pride Award should visit the Community Pride Award webpage for information on how to recognize someone in your community.
The award is open on a rolling basis.
For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel.
The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative is now underway! Questions should be directed to Michelle Dunn at 1-877-772-3673 Ext. 113 or send email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.
Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.
(Photo: Smithton Mayor Tutena, center, celebrates receiving the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award with Natalie Reece, Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling and Michelle Dunn, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.)
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[Posted: May 16, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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