HARRISBURG – The deadline to submit applications for the 2008 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence has been extended to Nov. 2.
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.
“Businesses and organizations are taking on environmental challenges in innovative ways that create new economic opportunities for our people, enhance the bottom line, and engage residents in a renewed commitment to community revitalization,” said Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty. “These groups are improving the quality of life in Pennsylvania, and are helping to make clean energy the cornerstone of our ‘new energy economy.’ We want to recognize that leadership.”
Eligible projects for the 2008 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence must have been completed between Aug.1, 2006, and July 31, 2007. 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 based on environmental protection, teamwork, public service, environmental education and outreach, pollution prevention, economic impact and innovative technology.
Recipients of the 2008 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence will be presented with a unique award at a press event at the winner’s location. In addition, the winning projects will be showcased in numerous DEP publications and editorials and highlighted on the department’s Web site.
To download an application, visit here and click on “2008 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.”