The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inviting nominations for its "Achievement in Environmental Justice" award to recognize U.S. industry organizations who undertake environmental justice initiatives that impact their communities.

Entries must be post-marked by March 31

To qualify, the organization must ensure that its business practices have not disproportionately and adversely exposed surrounding communities to environmental harm and risk, and that positive steps are being taken to improve the local community's environmental and public health conditions.

The nominee must have reached a significant milestone of accomplishment within the past five years (2001-2006), and meets the six criteria for innovation, corporate responsibility, public involvement, partnerships, integration, and sustainability.

Download the award brochure for more information.

3/2/2007