COLUMBUS, OH -- Nominations for the 2002 Lake Erie Awards are now being accepted by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. The annual awards recognize one Ohio citizen and one organization for their commitment to the preservation and enhancement of Lake Erie and its coastline.
Nomination forms are available from the Ohio Lake Erie Commission in Toledo at 419-245-2514 or through the commission's web site at www.epa.state.oh.us/oleo . Deadline for submitting nominations is Thursday, August 15. Winners will be announced in the fall.
Established in 1995, the Lake Erie Awards honor those citizens and organizations that have worked diligently to enhance Ohio's Great Lake. In the years since, seven individuals and seven organizations have been recognized for their stewardship of this important natural resource. Nominating a person or organization for the award is a way of providing special appreciation to those who work to improve Lake Erie and support the goals of the Lake Erie Protection Fund.
The director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources chairs the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. Additional commission members include the directors of the departments of transportation, development, health, agriculture and the environmental protection agency. The commission was created to preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, enhance its water quality and promote economic development in the region.