(December 4, 2025) PA State Representative Leslie Rossi, serving the 59th Legislative District, recognized Mark Nobile, of Unity Township, Westmoreland County, as the recipient of the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award, celebrating his unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and community improvement.

Before most residents start their day, Mark Nobile is already hard at work, making our community cleaner and more beautiful. Through rain, snow, and summer heat, Mark walks the roads of Unity Township picking up litter, often before sunrise. His personal motto, “Bag A Week – Keep It Neat,” has become a symbol of dedication, though his efforts far exceed that goal. In a single month, Mark collects more than five tons of garbage, all as a volunteer.

Mark’s commitment has not gone unnoticed. Neighbors often share stories of seeing him in action and express admiration for his tireless work. His presence inspires others to take pride in their surroundings and join in keeping Pennsylvania beautiful.

“Mark and the township crews place themselves at risk by removing debris that should never have been discarded in the first place,” Rossi said.

“Mark Nobile’s commitment is a shining example of how one person’s passion can lead to meaningful change. His dedication, consistency, and genuine care for the environment make him a true local hero. Mark embodies the spirit of the Community Pride Award, helping to make Pennsylvania cleaner, greener, and more beautiful for everyone. We are honored to present him with this award in partnership with Representative Rossi” said Shannon Reiter, Executive Director, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

Mark’s story reminds us that small actions, repeated consistently, can have a big impact. His work not only improves the environment but also strengthens community pride and encourages others to get involved.

The Community Pride 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 keeppabeautiful.org and choose grants and awards, then awards, then Community Pride Award for more information. The award is open on a rolling basis.

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About Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Since 1990, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has worked with hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the state to pick up nearly 162 million pounds of trash from Pennsylvania’s roadways, waterways, greenways, vacant lots, forestlands and other community spaces. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s core programming focuses on litter and illegal dump prevention, cleanup, community greening, and proper waste handling and sustainable practices. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful works with many partnering organizations on the state and grassroots level to accomplish our goal of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is the state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. To learn more about Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.

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