EPA Region 3 Environmental Achievement Award Nominations Due May 29

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 is once again conducting an awards program to recognize individuals and organizations outside of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency who are making significant contributions to improving the environment in the mid-Atlantic region.

 

Nominations are due May 29.

 

A panel of judges will select award winners in the following categories: Non-Profit or Volunteer Organization, Business and Industry and State, Local or Other Federal Government Agency.

Selections will be based on the following criteria:

 

-- Significant sustained, measurable, and replicable environmental results for a clearly defined environmental issue in the region (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia or West Virginia). These environmental results should relate to reducing pollution and/or protecting public health and the environment.

 

-- Innovative ideas, approaches, techniques, and/or technologies.

 

-- Demonstrated leadership and/or outreach to others.

 

Awards will be presented during a special recognition ceremony on September 16 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

 

Nominations may be submitted online.