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July 22, 2005
DEADLINE NEARING FOR 2005 LAKE ERIE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Deadline for submitting forms is August 5
TOLEDO, OH - The deadline for submitting the names of individuals and organizations from Ohio for the 2005 Lake Erie Awards is two weeks away, according to the Ohio Lake Erie Commission.
Nomination forms must be completed and returned by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 5, in order to be eligible for consideration. Winners will be announced during the 2005 Coastweeks observance, August 20 to September 18.
Each year, the commission honors one person and one organization that have worked to protect and restore Lake Erie and its watershed.
Ten individuals and ten organizations have been recognized for their stewardship of Lake Erie since the commission established the awards program in 1995. Nominating a person or organization for this award shows special appreciation for those who work to improve Lake Erie and support the goals of the Lake Erie Protection Fund.
Nomination forms for this year's awards are available by calling 419-245-2514 or from the commission's web site at www.epa.state.oh.us/oleo. All nominees must comply with established award criteria.
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission was created to preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, enhance its water quality and promote economic development in the region. The director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources serves as the commission's chairman. Additional members include the directors of the departments of transportation, development, health, agriculture and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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