The Northeast Environmental Partners are now accepting nominations for the Sixteenth Annual Environmental Partnership Awards and the Twelfth Annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award.

The deadline for nominations is June 15.

The Awards, sponsored by Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s Northeast Office, Wilkes University, NEPA Alliance, PPL, Procter & Gamble Paper Products Company and the departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources, annually recognize the achievements of individuals or organizations that, through partnerships, have achieved excellence in environmental protection or conservation in NEPA.

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.

The Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award is in its twelfth year and recognizes an individual who stands out for his or her long-term commitment to environmental quality through inspirational leadership, dedication and commitment to partnering.

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.

Visit the 2006 Environmental Partnership Awards webpage to download a nomination form or contact the Northeast Pennsylvania Environmental Council office at 570-718-6507 for more information.

3/3/2006