Northeastern PA Environmental Partnership Award Nominations Accepted
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The Northeast Environmental Partners are seeking nominations for the 18th Annual Environmental Partnership Awards and the 14th Annual Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award. Nominations are due June 15. The Environmental Partnership Awards are presented annually to recognize the achievements of individuals or organizations that, through partnerships, have achieved excellence in environmental protection or conservation in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award was established by the NEPA Environmental Partners to recognize an individual who stands out for his or her long-term commitment to environmental quality through inspirational leadership, dedication and commitment to partnering. 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. 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. (2007 winners, 2006 winners, 2005 winners) Nominations may be made by a person or persons involved in the activity, or by a third party. The Northeast Environmental Partners include representatives of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s Northeast Office, Wilkes University, Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, PPL Inc., Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co., DEP and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. For more information, visit the Environmental Partners Awards webpage or contact the Pennsylvania Environmental Council at 570-718-6507 or send email to: avitkoski@pecpa.org . |
4/25/2008 |
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