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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