Iowa's environment is in the hands of every community, business, organization, farmer and citizen. Many innovative Iowans are leading the way in the protection and enhancement of our natural resources. Their actions deserve the highest recognition.

Governor Culver and the State of Iowa invite you to apply for the 2008 Iowa Environmental Excellence Awards, designed to recognize leadership and innovation in managing our state's natural resources.

Be Recognized for Your Work in Caring for Iowa's Environment
The Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards are the premier environmental honors in Iowa. Result-oriented, sustainable strategies can take many forms, including:

• Creating new technologies or processes that improve the environment or reduce reliance on natural resources
  
  
• Reducing waste generation
  
  
• Developing energy efficiency or renewable energy technology
  
  
• Creating natural resource protection and enhancement projects, such as watershed protection
  
  
• Establishing educational or prevention programs that result in environmental improvements
  
  
• Creating programs or processes that balance economics with the environment

Applications for the 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards will be available Monday, November 3, 2008 with a submission deadline of January 31, 2008.

Follow the links below to learn who can apply, when the applications are due, download an application and view past award winners.