Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth was recognized as the 2025 winner of the “Recycling Impact Award,” presented by the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) in partnership with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). The award is presented annually to a lieutenant governor or second-in-command in state government who has demonstrated a commitment to resource conservation, sustainability, reuse, and recycling.
Lt. Governor Ainsworth has demonstrated long-standing support for the recycled materials industry throughout his public service – both during his time in the Alabama House of Representatives and in his current role as lieutenant governor. His father, Billy Ainsworth, founded Steel Processing Services Inc. in 1983, a company rooted in recycling that later became Progress Rail, a major player in rail and manufacturing. As chairman of the Alabama Small Business Commission, he has championed pro-growth policies supporting small businesses and workforce development. Under his leadership, Alabama launched one of the nation’s first workforce pathway diplomas.
Published October 2025
