The 2005 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence honor Pennsylvania businesses, individuals, municipalities, agribusiness, and non-profit organizations that show a commitment to develop and build environmental stewardship and economic development in Pennsylvania.

Applications for the awards are due October 1.

Eligible projects must have been completed between August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. Examples of projects and the categories for consideration include, but are not limited to: Environmental Technology Innovation, Pollution Prevention and Resource, Efficiency, Community Revitalization, Environmental Education and Outreach, Watershed Stewardship, Mine Safety, and Clean Energy Innovations and Environmental Market Development.

Winners of the 2005 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence will be presented with an exclusive award at a press event at the winner's location by the Governor, the Environmental Protection Secretary and/or Commonwealth legislators.

In addition, the winners' projects will be showcased in numerous DEP publications and editorials and highlighted on the DEP's website.

The projects will be evaluated based on environmental protection, teamwork, public service, environmental education and outreach, pollution prevention, economic impact, and innovative technology.

For an application, visit the Governor’s Awards webpage.

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