Nominations are now being accepted for the 27th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards that recognize individuals, businesses, organizations and communities whose work advances innovative solutions to New Jersey’s environmental challenges.
Those interested may nominate themselves, their employer, or another company, individual, institution or organization they believe is worthy of recognition. Nominations can be submitted online until Friday, Aug. 28. Only one application per nominee will be accepted, and there is no cost to apply.
This year’s awards program features two major category updates — Energy Affordability and Innovation, highlighting solutions that lower energy costs and improve efficiency, and Flooding and Climate Resilience, recognizing efforts to prepare communities for climate impacts.
Several other categories have also been refined to better reflect the evolving environmental work taking place across New Jersey.
- Award nominations will be accepted in nine categories:
- Energy Affordability and Innovation
- Flooding and Climate Resilience
- Watershed Management and Water Resources
- Ecosystem Stewardship
- Environmental Justice
- Healthy Communities
- Sustainability and Waste Reduction
- Environmental Education
- James J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leader (24 years or younger)
Nominees will be evaluated for their environmental impact, leadership, innovation and outreach, as well as how their efforts address New Jersey’s environmental priorities.
The DEP and the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology sponsor the awards program, which has recognized more than 200 winners since its launch in 2000. Winners will be notified in late fall and honored at an awards ceremony in December.
Go to the DEP’s Awards Overview webpage to learn more about the award categories, eligibility requirements and the nomination process.
