The Northeast Environmental Partners are seeking nominations for the 15th annual Environmental Partnership Awards and the 11th annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

Nominations must be postmarked by July 15.

The Environmental Partnership Awards are presented annually to recognize the achievements of individuals or organizations that, through partnerships, have achieved excellence in environmental protection or conservation in Northeast Pennsylvania. The evening showcases the recipient of the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

This award, in its eleventh year, was established by the NEPA Environmental Partners to recognize an individual who stands out for his or her long-term commitment to environmental quality through inspirational leadership, dedication and commitment to partnering.

The awards are open to any group, individual, company, program or organization whose work has had a positive impact on the environment in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s following counties; Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming.

Over the years, the program has honored individuals and groups involved in agriculture, forestry, business, industry, education, science, environmental awareness, community service, and government, among others.

Nominations may be made by a person or persons involved in the activity, or by a third party.

To receive nomination materials for the Year 2005 Environmental Partnership Awards, contact the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Council office at 570-718-6507 or download the forms from the Environmental Partnership Awards webpage.

5/27/2005