The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking nominees for the 2004 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence. The award will honor Pennsylvania business, individuals, municipalities, agribusiness and non-profit organizations that show a commitment to develop and build environmental stewardship and economic development in Pennsylvania.

The deadline for nominations is October 22.

“Our state is filled with individuals who have the creativity, drive and spirit to build a very bright and promising future,” DEP Secretary Kathleen McGinty said. “We want to honor those who bring people together in new kinds of partnerships to rebuild communities and stimulate civic engagement. This award targets projects that showcase the idea that environmental challenges truly are economic and social opportunities in disguise.”

The 2004 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is open to 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.

Eligible projects must have been implemented between Jan. 1, 2003 through July 31, 2004. 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 numerous 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.

Past Winners: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

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