Environmental Quality Awards

Silkia Colon (center) of the Puerto Rico Forest Bureau accepts a 2009 U.S. Environmental Quality Award, accompanied by keynote speaker Majora Carter (left) and Acting Regional Administrator George Pavlou (photo by Robin Holland).

Each April, EPA honors individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to improving the environment during the prior year in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The awards recognize achievement in the following categories:

Individual Citizen
Non-Profit Organization, Environmental or Community Group
Environmental Education
Business & Industry
Federal, State, Local or Tribal Government or Agency
Media

To be selected, nominees must have:

Significantly contributed to improving environmental quality in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands during the prior year.
Demonstrated a high achievement level in the award category.
Created unique or location-specific benefits, produced results that are sustainable or reproducible, or increased public involvement in environmental action.

Awardees, 2000-2009:

2009	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2008	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2007	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2006	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2005	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2004	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2003	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2002	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2001	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands
2000	New Jersey	New York	Puerto Rico	U.S. Virgin Islands

Environmental Quality Awards

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