EPA Environmental Award- Region 9
Deadline: February 16, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging citizens in Region 9 (CA, AZ, NV, HI, and the Pacific Islands) to nominate a friend, peer, or organization for this year's Environmental Awards program. The program, now in its ninth year, seeks to recognize individuals and groups outside the EPA who made significant contributions to improve the environment in the year 2006.
Anyone can be nominated, including scientists, teachers, journalists, citizen activists, youth, organizations, business representatives, public officials, and others committed to protecting public health and preserving our natural surroundings.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
* Promotion of innovative ideas, techniques, and/or technologies
* Ability to address an environmental problem or need
* Accomplishment of stated goals
* Ability of the program/activity to be replicated or widely shared
* Collaboration with others
* Clarity and effectiveness of the presentation
* Long term benefits for the environment.
For more information and to submit a nomination, visit the Environmental Protection Agency or contact Wendy Chavez at 866-EPA-WEST.
