Call for nominations for the 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards
The 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards celebrate our region’s progress towards becoming the most sustainable in the nation.
Nominations due: January 9, 2009
Sustainability means changing our communities and our economy in ways that support and restore our environment, so that the lives we live today do not compromise the lives of future generations.
Businesses, non-profits, community organizations, individuals, schools and government agencies who demonstrate innovation, leadership and positive impact on the Greater Philadelphia region are invited to submit nominations.
Nominations will be judged by a panel of distinguished jurors, who will determine the winners.
All nominees will be featured on the Philadelphia Sustainability Awards web site.
Finalists will be celebrated and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 2nd at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
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