U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CLIMATE PROTECTION AWARDS
INTRODUCTION
The Climate Protection Partnerships Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations for the Climate Protection Awards. This award program was established in 1998 to recognize
exceptional leadership, outstanding innovation, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the
climate.
BACKGROUND & ORGANIZATION
Thus far, over one hundred and fifty awards have been presented to outstanding individuals, dedicated companies,
forward-thinking organizations and government institutions from many countries, including Argentina, Australia,
Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea,
Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Winners are selected based on outstanding leadership, innovation, personal dedication and technical achievements
in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the Earth's climate. Accomplishments can include
leadership, stewardship, product introduction, pollution prevention, policy innovation, and engineering innovation.
AWARDS PANEL & SELECTION OF WINNERS
The U.S. EPA Climate Protection Partnerships Division will assemble an international panel of judges comprised of
previous Climate Protection Award winners. With the advice of this panel, EPA will make the final selections. The
judges represent government, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
INSTRUCTIONS
All applications must include an official cover letter from the nominator, a completed application form and a one
page summary of accomplishments. Electronic submissions are preferred. As the judges will not be able to
conduct on-site visits, applicants are encouraged to submit supporting materials including but not limited to:
photographs, technical descriptions, news clippings, and press releases. Please note that all submissions are final
and neither the application nor supporting materials will be returned.
E-Mail (preferred): Taddonio.Kristen@epa.gov
Regular Mail
U.S. EPA Climate Protection Awards
Attn: Kristen Taddonio
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW(6202J)
Washington, D.C. 20460, USA
QUESTIONS?
Express Delivery (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.)
U.S. EPA Climate Protection Awards
Attn: Kristen Taddonio
1310 "L" Street, NW Room 902 H
Washington, D.C. 20005, USA
For further information, visit: www.epa.gov/cppd/climateawards or contact Kristen Taddonio at 1 (202) 343-9234 or
by e-mail at Taddonio.Kristen@epa.gov
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Applications must be mailed, faxed or e-mailed no later than March 31, 2010.
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U.S. EPA CLIMATE PROTECTION AWARD APPLICATION FORM
AWARD CATEGORY
D Individual
Organization/Association/Group
D Corporate/Government
Title of project or activity
Approximate date project began
Greenhouse gas savings achieved
Project status:
D Ongoing
D Complete
INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINEE
Name of award nominee
Address (if company or organization, use headquarters address)
City
State
ZIP
Country
Phone
E-mail
Contact (if nominee is an organization)
Contact phone
Contact e-mail
INFORMATION ABOUT NOMINATOR
Nominated by:
Affiliation
Address
City
State
ZIP
Country
Phone
E-mail
REFERENCES
Please identify two independent experts who can verify the accomplishment(s) of the person or organization nominated for the award.
Name
Affiliation
E-mail
Phone (
Address
Name
Affiliation
E-mail
Phone (
Address
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Please summarize the nominee's accomplishment in the space below, or attach a one-page summary (limit: 600 words).
SIGNATURE OF NOMINATOR
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature Date
Please note- no signature necessary if form sent electronically from nominator's e-mail account.
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ELIGIBILITY
Candidates may be from anywhere in the world.
Individuals and organizations may work for the public or private sector.
Candidates may be either self-nominated or nominated by a third party.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should include a standard application form, a cover letter from the nominating
individual/organization, a one page summary of the candidate's accomplishment, and supporting
materials.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Winners selected on the basis of originality and public purpose; persuasive, moral or
organizational leadership; global perspective and implication; and reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions. Actual (as opposed to anticipated) results/reductions are preferred.
JUDGING PROCESS
Applications will be screened by a panel of judges selected for expertise and mindful of
geographical balance. Past award winners also serve on the judging panel.
EPA makes the final selection of award winners.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Winners will be announced at the annual Climate Protection Awards Ceremony in Washington
D.C.. The ceremony will take place in the fall.
RECIPIENT BENEFITS
Past winners of EPA's Climate Protection Award have noted their appreciation of the benefits that
come along with this award. If you are thinking of nominating someone, they can expect to enjoy
the honor of winning prestigious international environmental award; increased name recognition;
improved employee morale; and personal satisfaction and knowledge/affirmation of having made
a real difference.
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