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NEW PRAGUE, Minn. – Project EverGreen announces its second annual Because Green Matters Award program. The award is presented each year on Earth Day, April 22, to a company, organization or individual that promotes the beneficial effects of green spaces through a major project to create or improve a green space.
In 2005, Project EverGreen recognized the University of Akron for adding 30 acres of open green spaces, featuring many new and abundant landscape enhancements, including the planting of 30,000 new trees that line the defined campus. “The University of Akron embodies exactly what we promote through Project EverGreen,” says Den Gardner, executive director. “It is creating an environment at the campus that encourages a sense of identity for the students and helps them see how green spaces enhance their outlook and well-being.”
The Because Green Matters Award is open to any individual, company or organization that
- Has a passion for green spaces
- Is concerned about the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of green spaces
- Has a history of promoting well-maintained green spaces at home, work or play
- Understands the benefits of green spaces and how they affect the community around them.
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Interested parties may nominate themselves, their company or an organization. Along with the application form, applicants should be prepared to submit supporting materials such as white papers, brochures, videos or articles illustrating their passion for green spaces. Applications will be judged and a winner selected by a group of independent, expert judges. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2006. The winner will be notified in March 2006.
A blank application form can be accessed by clicking here. Mail applications, postmarked by March 1, 2006, to:
Project EverGreen
Because Green Matters Award
Attn: Den Gardner, Executive Director
P.O. Box 156
New Prague, MN 56071
If you would like to nominate an organization, company or person for this award, please contact the Project EverGreen office at 877/758-4835.
Project EverGreen is a national non-profit organization representing green industry service (end-user) providers, associations, suppliers/distributors, media companies and other organizations. Project EverGreen’s mission is to raise the awareness of the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of landscapes and promote the significance of those who preserve and enhance green spaces at home, work and play.
In late 2004, Project EverGreen launched a national media campaign to inform U.S. consumers on the positive effects of well-maintained green spaces, including lawns and landscapes, sports turf, golf courses and parks. Visit www.projectevergreen.com for more information.