The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) Education Fund is honored to announce the opening of the application period for the John H. Chafee Conservation Leadership Awards for 2011. Honoring the memory of the late Governor and US Senator for his dedication to preserving the environment, The ECRI Ed Fund honors 4 Rhode Island organizations each year for their work in improving the health of the Rhode Island environment.
Recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges based on applications received from RI businesses, non profits, municipalities, and educational institutions that highlight specific projects and programs related to conservation. Past winners include businesses that eliminated polluting discharges, recycling programs, renewable energy projects, sewage treatment facility upgrades, land conservation, and projects providing hands on environmental education for Rhode Island children. This list is not meant to be an all inclusive list. All projects that improve the health of the RI environment are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due at the Environment Council office by February 16, 2011 and may be found on the Environment Council website www.environmentcouncilri.org or obtained from the Environment Council via email at [email protected] or by calling 401-621-8048.
Eligible entities include:
- Nonprofit organizations including educational and volunteer organizations
- Private sector corporations: industrial, service, commercial
- Municipalities
Not eligible:
- Individuals
- Departments or Agencies of the Federal or State governments.
- Chafee Award recipients in last two years
General criteria:
- Program or project must be Rhode Island based
- The project or program must be significant*
- The project must be completed, or a program must be well established and currently operational.
*Note: Significant is defined as providing important benefits to citizens, the community, the ecological system, and natural resources. The project may serve as a model for others; it may have a volunteer component; or it may be a cooperative effort between one or more organizations including state or federal agencies.
Documentation should be submitted to indicate that the major objectives have been achieved. Projects must have been completed within the last three years.
The 2011 Senator John H. Chafee Conservation Awards will be presented at a banquet on May 12, 2011. About 160 members of the RI environmental community attend. During the reception, recipients display and discuss their projects with attendees using visual aids. Following dinner each organization receiving an award has someone speak for 3 to 5 minutes about the program or project. A minimum of four recipient team members are requested to attend the banquet. ECRI will provide two banquet tickets at no charge.
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