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HARRISBURG, Oct. 19 – State Rep. Babette Josephs, D-Phila., announced today that applications are currently being sought for the 2008 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence.
The Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence 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.
"As we work to safeguard our environment for future generations, more and more businesses and other organizations are doing their part to help," Josephs said. "This can create new economic opportunities for them, while also improving our quality of life in the Commonwealth. These awards recognize that achievement."
Eligible projects for the 2008 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence must have been completed between Aug. 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007. The project categories for consideration include, but are not limited to:
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 Department of Environmental Protection publications and editorials and highlighted on the department's Web site.
The deadline to submit projects has been extended until Nov. 2. To download an application, visit DEP's Web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us and click on "2008 Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence."
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