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October 8, 2010

NACWA is now accepting nominations for the 2011 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) program recognizing individual and member agency achievement.  The NEAA program honors individuals and member agencies that have made significant contributions through outstanding advocacy or innovative projects that positively impact the environment, their utility, their community, NACWA, and/or the clean water industry.  Categories for the NEAA Individual Achievement Awards include: Public Service, Distinguished Service, and Environment.  The Agency NEAA categories include: Research & Technology, Operations & Environmental Performance Award, Public Service, and Public Information & Education.

This Member Update provides all the information you need to apply for one of these prestigious awards.  Included for your reference are the eligibility and criteria for each award category as well as general guidelines and application checklists.

Get Recognized – Apply Today!

NACWA would like to acknowledge those individuals and member agencies that continually strive to make a positive impact on the environment.  It is through the National Environmental Achievement Awards program, that we celebrate those outstanding individuals and innovative member agency programs and initiatives that exemplify environmental stewardship and a dedication to the clean water industry.  Applications must be received by NACWA’s National Office no later than Friday, October 8, 2010.

How Will Honorees Be Selected for Recognition?

Each National Environmental Achievement Award application will be reviewed by NACWA’s Awards Committee in November 2010.  The National Environmental Achievement recognition program is non-competitive.  Each nomination is judged individually based on eligibility and criteria.

Agency winners will be recognized at NACWA’s 2011 Winter Conference at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 1-4, 2011.  Individual honorees will be recognized at a ceremony and reception during the National Clean Water Policy Forum, at the Westin Washington DC City Center in Washington, DC, May 8-11, 2011.

Questions?

Contact Kelly Brocato, Director of Membership Development at 202/833-1449 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like additional information.  To review a complete listing of past NEAA honorees, visit the NACWA website at www.nacwa.org/awards.

Attachments:

• National Environmental Achievement Award Information
• Individual Achievement Award Application
• Agency Achievement Award Application
• Award Program General Guidelines & Check lists
• Individual Award Eligibility & Criteria
• Agency Award Eligibility & Criteria