The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Dominion, sponsors of the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Program, are accepting nominations for the 2005 Environmental Awards through February 28.

Community groups, schools, volunteers, government officials, projects, organizations, individuals, or programs are eligible to receive a Western Pennsylvania Environmental Award for their efforts to enhance the environment of western Pennsylvania.

A total of 5 awards will be presented in the areas of Community, Government, Green Design, Higher Education and Primary or Secondary Education.

In honor of each awardee, the sponsors will make a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit organization of the awardee’s choice that provides environmental benefits to western Pennsylvania.

Nomination forms and guidelines are available online at the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Program webpage or by calling the Awards Program office at 412-481-9400.

2/18/2005