Just a reminder, the deadline to apply for the 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is October 31.

The awards will honor Pennsylvania organizations and businesses that put in place projects that take on environmental problems in ways that build new businesses, enhance the bottom line and engage residents in a renewed commitment to investing in their communities.

Any Pennsylvania business, governmental agency, educational institution, nonprofit organization, individual or farms that has created or participated in the development of a project that promotes environmental stewardship and economic development in the state is eligible to apply.

Eligible projects must have been implemented between August 1, 2004 and 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.

Winning projects will be showcased in DEP publications and articles and highlighted on the department’s website. Each winner will receive a commemorative award to display at the selected facility or site.

For more information or to download an application, visit the 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence webpage.

10/14/2005