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TDEC ANNOUNCEMENT

2019 Governor’s Environmental
Stewardship Awards Nominations

The Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards are the most prestigious
environmental and conservation awards in the state. Marking their 33rd year, the awards have
been presented to city and county governments, individuals, organizations, and educational
institutions making significant contributions to the protection and improvement of natural
resources and wildlife. The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge and
awareness of effective practices and projects and to give proper recognition to those persons and
organizations that make outstanding contributions to the natural resources of their community
and the state.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the awards which include ten categories:
Building Green, Clean Air, Energy and Renewable Resources, Environmental Education and
Outreach, Environmental Education and Outreach (school category), Land Use, Materials
Management, Natural Heritage, Sustainable Performance, and Lifetime Achievement (professional and volunteer).

Any individual, business, organization, educational institution, or agency is eligible, provided it is located in Tennessee and the
project was completed during the 2018 calendar year. All nominees must have a minimum of three consecutive years of overall
environmental compliance with the Department of Environment and Conservation. Self-nominations are encouraged.

A panel of judges representing agricultural, conservation, forestry, environmental, and academic professionals will select award
recipients based on criteria including level of project or program completion, innovation, and public education. The deadline for
nominations is April 30, 2019. Award recipients will be announced in June 2019.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is encouraged that so many citizens and organizations take action
to ensure Tennessee communities are healthy places to live, work, and play. Please make time to nominate deserving Tennesseans
for their environmental commitment, efforts, and achievements.

More information is available at www.tn.gov/environment

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