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Washington, DC – District businesses and nonprofit organizations may now apply for the 2010 Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. Administered by the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), the awards program is in its second year and will recognize winners in seven categories.
“The District is one of the nation’s greenest cities, and our local government plays a big role in protecting the environment,” said DDOE Director George S. Hawkins. “But it’s not the only role. The Mayor’s Awards acknowledge the important contributions of both the private and nonprofit sectors.“
The awards recognize environmental stewardship, innovative best practices, pollution prevention and resource conservation in the following categories:
- Construction/Development
- Partner (Association or Nonprofit)
- Restaurant/Food Service
- Innovation in Green Products or Services
- Hotel
- Small Business (100 or fewer employees)
- Large Business (More than 100 employees)
Applications and instructions can be found online at http://ddoe.dc.gov/awards, along with case studies on last year’s award winners. The application period ends January 29, 2010, and awards will be distributed in the spring.