Nominations Now Being Accepted For Western PA Environmental Awards

The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and Dominion invite groups, individuals, companies, or organizations to apply for the Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards.

 

Nominations due by February 18.

 

The Awards recognizes and honors outstanding achievements of organizations, businesses, and individuals in a wide range of environmental initiatives throughout the 29 county region and pays tribute to those that have demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence, leadership, and accomplishment in their respective fields.

 

The counties to submit a nomination: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland.

 

Past winners have included innovative land use and development projects, energy efficiency projects, public awareness programs, pollution prevention activities, and other initiatives to protect or enhance the environment of this region.

 

All nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent panel of judges and award program staff. Finalists may also be asked to host a site visit to demonstrate their program or activities.

 

More information will be posted on the PEC website.

Links: 2008 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards Announced