Awarding inspiration

Nominate a deserving individual or organization for an E.A.R.T.H. Award

Often, people making extraordinary efforts on behalf of the environment and our quality of life are unappreciated beyond their small circle of associates. EarthWorks’ E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Action & Restoration That Helps) Awards help give these individuals and groups the wider acknowledgment they deserve, and will encourage others to follow their example.

In your daily life, you may have encountered individuals or groups worthy of nomination for an E.A.R.T.H. Award. It could be a student that has set up a recycling program at his or her school; a restaurant that has converted to recycled paper products; a government department that has eliminated pesticide use; or an organization that is promoting zero-waste. The list of possibilities is endless.

EarthWorks is asking the public to help nominate potential recipients for the E.A.R.T.H. Awards. A nomination form can be filled out at the EarthWorks on-line registration system. Just go to http://sdew.earthmedia.bz/login, register yourself on the system, and click the “E.A.R.T.H. Award 2008 Nomination” button on the home page. If you don’t have web access, please call the EarthWorks office at 858-272-7370. The nomination deadline is April 22, 2008. And, if you are one of the unrecognized champions of the environment… self-nominations are welcome.

The awards will be presented to the winners by San Diego City Councilmember Donna Frye on May 15 at the 18th annual V.I.P. Reception (see previous article).