Durham Environmental Advisory Committee requests nominations to honour environmental achievement

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Environmental Achievement Awards.

 The annual awards program provides an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations that dedicate time to promote, preserve and enhance the region’s natural environment. Past nominees include local residents and businesses that have demonstrated measures undertaken to protect the environment; making Durham Region a healthier and better place to live.

Nomination forms are currently available at www.durham.ca/deac. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 24.

The DEAC Environmental Achievement Awards was established in 2003 to recognize and acknowledge environmental achievements of individuals and organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors within Durham Region. The awards program has six categories, which were named in memory of past environmental leaders.  

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