Steve Levetan to receive ReMA Lifetime Achievement Award

The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), Washington, has announced that Steve Levetan will receive its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award during ReMA2025, the association’s annual convention and exhibition May 12-15 in San Diego, in recognition of Levetan’s years of advocacy work within the recycled materials industry and his community.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually by ReMA’s chair to recognize and honor professionals in the recycled materials industry whose name and deeds are synonymous with integrity and the pursuit of excellence and who have made significant contributions to the recycled materials industry and the organization. Levetan will be recognized during the awards presentation May 14.

“I am humbled and honored to be named the 2025 ReMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient,” Levetan says. “I have been privileged to have worked with and learned from many of the past recipients; other great friends in the recycled materials industry; and now over 50 years of amazing professional association leadership and staff. It is because of their mentorship that I have been able to help accomplish what we have in this industry.”

“Steve’s commitment to advocating on behalf of recyclers is truly unmatched,” ReMA President Robin Wiener says. “From his work authoring and passing legislation that affirms that scrap is not waste in our Southeast Region, to leading efforts related to catalytic converter theft prevention and emphasis on recyclers working with law enforcement, Steve’s ability to galvanize others for the collective good of the industry should be celebrated. I am delighted Steve has been chosen as the 2025 ReMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.”

In addition to his activities within ReMA, Levetan has a history of serving the state of Georgia. He has been appointed to the Georgia Recycling Market Development Council, Hazardous Sites Remediation Act Reauthorization Study Committee, the Computer Equipment Disposal and Recycling Council and Gov. Perdue’s Litter Team. He was a founding board member of the Georgia Recycling Coalition, president of the Georgia Association of Recycling Industries, chair of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Environmental Committee, chair of the Sandy Springs Conservancy and more. He also received the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Man of the Year and Automotive Recyclers Association Member of the Year and the association’s President’s Award. In the summer of 2016, Levetan was one of two inaugural inductees into the Georgia Recycling Coalition Hall of Fame.

“Congratulations to Steve on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from ReMA,” ReMA Chair Colin Kelly says. “This recognition is a testament to Steve’s hard work, dedication and the profound impact he’s made in our field. Steve’s passion and commitment have inspired many, including myself. This achievement is not just a milestone; it’s a reflection of Steve’s unwavering pursuit of excellence.”