Press Release DATE: September 23, 2013 FROM: Bill Oleckno Chair, Citizen Environmental Commission RE: 2013 P.R.I.D.E. Awards EMAIL: jdiedrich@cityofdekalb FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The DeKalb Citizen Environmental Commission is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2013 P.R.I.D.E. (People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment) Award. The P.R.I.D.E. Award recognizes local residents, businesses, or other entities that have significantly improved the quality of the physical environment in DeKalb through projects or programs emphasizing resource conservation, energy efficiency, beautification, waste reduction, or other means that improve the quality of life in the community. Those conducting projects or programs aimed at increasing public awareness and knowledge of specific environmental issues are also eligible for consideration for a P.R.I.D.E. Award. This year marks the 21st anniversary for P.R.I.D.E. Awards, which are sponsored by the Citizen Environmental Commission. The Commission is composed of a broad group of community volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Its mission is to promote an increased awareness and understanding of environmental issues in DeKalb and to recommend practical means for environmental improvement. To nominate an individual, business, or other entity in DeKalb for a P.R.I.D.E. Award, please visit the City of DeKalb website at cityofdekalb and complete the nomination form. The completed form should be sent by regular mail or email to: Jennifer Diedrich, Economic Development Coordinator City of DeKalb Municipal Building 223 South Fourth Street DeKalb, IL 60115 Email: jdiedrich@cityofdekalb Nominations are due by 3:00 p.m. on October 31, 2013. All nominations will be reviewed by the Citizen Environmental Commission, which will make the selections. Awards will be presented by the Chair of the Commission at the November 25, 2013 meeting of the DeKalb City Council.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:05:18 +0000
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