The deadlines for outstanding environmental nonprofit organizations, professionals and organizations to apply for two awards programs are coming up.

Nominations for Nonprofit Innovation Awards from Central Penn Business Journal

PA Environmental Professionals Accepting Nominations for Karl Mason Award

Nominations are now being accepted for an organization and individual that exhibits excellence in environmental management for the 2005 Karl Mason Award.

Nominations are due February 25.

Karl Mason served the Pennsylvania Department of Health from 1952 until his death in 1966. He was regarded as the Commonwealth's first environmental administrator. The Karl Mason Award was created to commemorate his vision of a strong, well-managed environmental program.

Stewardship of the Karl Mason Award rests with Pennsylvania Environmental Professionals Association, and anyone may submit nomination for this award to the Association.

The Award is given to a Pennsylvania person, organization, or project that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of Pennsylvania's environment, exemplifying Karl Mason's vision.

For more information visit the Karl Mason Awards webpage.

1/7/2005