[Scpg] Fwd: The 2003 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards

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oh god, more forwarded crap -- does he think this spam is ever looked at 
without deleting -- who's got time?

when ya  needs a bit more schmaltz on the project kudos, get the thumbs up 
from the gov - oy!

...careful tho, it could lead to a summons for jury duty...

ew

Who may apply: Competition is open to all California residents, businesses, 
non-profit organizations, professional and trade associations, communities, 
state and local governmental entities, tribes, and federal agencies 
operating in California.

>From: "Ford, Leslie" <LFord at CALEPA.ca.gov>
>Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 15:08:46 -0700
>
>The State of California is pleased to announce the initiation of the 2003 
>Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards 
>competition.  These awards represent the State's highest and most 
>prestigious environmental honor.  The awards recognize achievements 
>related to the conservation of California's precious resources, and 
>protection and enhancement of our environment. Award categories 
>include:  1) Children's Environmental Education; 2) Watershed & Ecosystem 
>Restoration; 3) Sustainable Practices; 4) Environmental-Economic 
>Partnerships; 5) Land Use; 6) Technology Innovation; and 7) Sustainable 
>Facilities.
>
>We welcome your participation!  The 2003 application can be obtained at 
>the following 
>link: 
><http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Awards/GEELA/>http://www.calepa.ca.gov/Awards/GEELA

/. 
>Due date for receipt is August 1, 2003.  Thank you!

Selection Criteria:

A panel of senior executives representing the State of Californias 
environmental and resource programs will evaluate all applications for 
strength in seven specific areas: results, transferability, environmental 
impact, resource conservation impact, economic progress, 
innovation/uniqueness, and environmental justice. The above criteria will 
be considered in the competitive weighting of nominations.

Award Categories:
    * Childrens Environmental Education
    * Exemplary educational programs or curricula to raise childrens 
awareness of, and involvement in, environmental issues.
    * Watershed & Ecosystem Restoration
    * Laudable efforts of restoring, enhancing, and improving Californias 
watersheds, while promoting sustainable economic progress.
    * Sustainable Practices
    * Pioneering efforts to integrate sound environmental values into 
management decisions and practices, in the long-term.
    * Environmental-Economic Partnerships
    * Efforts that foster unique, cooperative approaches between the 
private, public, and/or non-profit sectors to achieve both environmental 
and economic ends.
    * Land Use
    * Efforts that promote environmentally sensitive development, 
comprehensive land use planning; or the development of planning methods 
that prevent urban sprawl or reclaim abandoned industrial properties.
    * Technology Innovation|
    * The development or application of new and innovative technologies for 
improving environmental quality and protecting public health and safety.
    * Sustainable Facilities
    * Recognizing exemplary building projects that showcase leadership in 
the area of green construction practices.

2002 Award Winners:
    * Thanksgiving Coffee Company
    * Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Fairfield Brewery
    * Yosemite Concession Services Corp.
    * Association of Bay Area Governments
    * Wells Fargo Bank
    * County of Alameda
    * Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District
    * TreePeople, Inc.
    * Adopt-A-Watershed
    * Santa Clara Valley Water District
    * Blue Ridge/Berryessa Natural Area Conservation Partnership
    * Spenceville Wildlife Area and Mine Reclamation
    * Placer Legacy Open Space and Agricultural Conservation Program
    * Chino Basin Organics Management Strategy

2002 Sponsors:
    * The Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
    * Keep California Beautiful, Inc.
    * California Foundation for Commerce and Education
    * The Wine Institute
    * Association of Environmental Professionals
    * California Integrated Waste Management Board

How To Apply:

Anyone wishing to apply for, or nominate an individual, organization, or 
business, for a 2003 Governors Environmental and Economic Leadership Award 
must complete an application. Applications may be downloaded from this 
site, <default.htm>www.calepa.ca.gov/Awards/GEELA/2003/  or obtained by 
calling the California Environmental Protection Agency at (916) 445-3846.