IDEM Seeks Nominations For 2019 Governor’s Awards For Environmental Excellence
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is accepting nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence.
These awards recognize individuals and organizations who have implemented outstanding environmental strategies into their operations and decision-making processes.
“These are Indiana's most prestigious environmental recognition awards," said IDEM Commissioner Bruno Pigott. "Each year I look forward to seeing the innovative practices employed by Hoosiers and organizations."
IDEM and Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s office will present seven awards, one in each of the following categories: energy/renewable resources, environmental education/outreach, five-year continuous improvement, greening the government, land use/conservation, pollution prevention, recycling/reuse.
The public is invited to submit nominations, and organizations may self-nominate. Nominations are open to all Indiana facilities, government agencies, individuals and other groups that implement exemplary environmental projects or initiatives with measurable results.
An instructional webinar, eligibility requirements and details about the nomination process are available online at www.idem.IN.gov/GovAwards.
Nominations must be received by IDEM no later than 5 p.m. April 1.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Pollution Prevention Conference in September. IDEM will also issue a statewide press release announcing the seven winners and summarizing their projects.
For questions about the nomination process, contact Cameron Maschino at 317-233-5434 or GovAwards@idem.IN.gov.
