FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2017
Call for Nominations for DEP’s
Northwest District
2017 Environmental Stewardship Achievement Awards
~ Nominate a deserving organization by Nov. 3 ~
Northwest
Florida –DEP’s
Northwest District Office is excited to announce a call for nominations for its
annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Program which recognizes those who are
working alongside DEP to safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its
ecosystems.
The
program recognizes businesses, professional and
community organizations, and local governments within DEP's Northwest
District for proactive, innovative and exceptional achievements to prevent
or reduce impacts on the environment beyond measures required by permit or
rule. To be considered for recognition, participants must demonstrate significant and measurable achievements that provide a direct benefit to our environment in one or more of the following categories:
- Reducing
environmental impacts
- Conserving
resources
- Enhancing
ecosystems
- Restoring
impacts
Additional criteria
that will be considered:
- An
organizational culture of environmental stewardship;
- Continuous
improvement and growth of environmental programs;
- Environmental
education and outreach components;
- Innovation
and exceptional achievement in environmental stewardship.
To nominate a deserving organization, or to be considered for
recognition, please complete the nomination form and include any
supporting documents demonstrating environmental stewardship efforts,
including the criteria outlined above, by close of business Friday, Nov. 3,
2017. Submissions can be made by mail or email. Please
review the program rules and instructions for details on how to apply.
Winners will be recognized at the Northwest District's annual Open House on Dec. 7, 2017. Learn about our 2016 award winners here.
Please contact Brandy Smith at brandy.m.smith@dep.state.fl.us or 850-595-0695 with any questions.
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