Deadline Extended for 2005 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards

The deadline to submit applications for the 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has been extended to December 19.

The award is open to any Pennsylvania business, governmental agency, educational institution, nonprofit organization, individual or farm that has created or participated in the development of a project that promotes environmental stewardship and economic development in the state.

Eligible projects for 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence must have been completed between August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. The project 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.

Projects will be evaluated on the following criteria: environmental protection, teamwork, public service, environmental education and outreach, pollution prevention, economic impact and innovative technology.

To download an application, visit the 2005 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence webpage.


11/4/2005

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