Letter to Invite Participation in the EEA
Dear New Yorker:
You are cordially invited to participate in New York State's eighth annual Environmental Excellence Awards program. The awards program honors businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governments (local, state, federal and Indian Nation), educational institutions and individuals making great strides in improving and protecting New York's environment.
Through this awards program, the Department of Environmental Conservation recognizes innovative projects that result in measurable environmental and economic benefits. A list of some previous Environmental Excellence Award winners is included in the application brochure (PDF) (1.45 mB). We hope that these examples inspire you and your organization to improve and protect New York's environment and contribute to a viable economy through innovative and sustainable actions.
We are looking for applicants who have achieved environmental excellence through innovative and environmentally sustainable practices or creative partnerships. Successful candidates will be those who are solving environmental challenges through constructive solutions that go beyond standard techniques or regulatory compliance requirements.
Project applications will be subject to a thorough screening process that involves a review of technical merit by staff in our Central Office and Regional Offices; an evaluation of environmental benefits and sustainable use of NYS's natural resources; and a review of an applicant's compliance record (if applicable). Eligible applications are reviewed and evaluated by a panel of peer experts representing business, academia, government, citizen organizations and environmental and conservation groups.
This brochure contains a two-page application cover sheet and checklist as well as instruction tips to assist you in developing your application. All applications must be submitted to the department postmarked no later than Friday, May 20, 2011.We anticipate holding the Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony in the fall.
Thank you for taking the time to review this brochure. I encourage you to submit an application describing how your project has demonstrated environmental excellence and improved New York's environment.
Sincerely,
Jack A. Nasca, Director
Environmental Permits and Pollution Prevention
