Minnesota Erosion Control Association Awards Each year at the annual conference, MECA recognizes outstanding individuals and projects. If you know of someone or some project that deserves recognition, please submit a nomination form which includes a description of the project, person or company’s work, the award category, and why the award should be given. Each year the MECA Board will accept and review the nominations and determine which awards will be given and to whom. Award Categories: Innovation Award – awarded to an individual, company, government agency or organization that has developed new products or ideas that have advanced the field of erosion and sediment control or stormwater management. Industry Leadership – awarded to an individual, company, government agency or organization that has demonstrated leadership in the erosion and sediment control, or stormwater management field Environmental Excellence- awarded to an individual, company, government agency or organization for a project that is deemed excellent based on many factors including, but not limited to; innovation, partnership, water quality and quantity protection, and project success. Environmental Leadership – awarded to an individual, company, government agency or organization who has shown leadership in advancing effective erosion and sediment control and stormwater management or other water resource related fields that have advanced water resource quality in Minnesota. MECA Recognition Award – awarded to an individual who has been actively involved with MECA and contributed significant time and effort to MECA’s work. Please submit your nominations no later than January 17, 2011 to: MECA 215 Hamel Road Hamel, MN 55340 meca@mnerosion.org [we prefer to receive your nomination via email] If you have any questions, please contact the MECA office at 763-478-3267. MECA Award Nomination Form Nominee (individual(s) or company):______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________ Email:________________________________ Nominated by (you may nominate yourself):__________________________________ Company or organization:_______________________________________________ Phone:________________________ Email:________________________________ Award Category (Check one): Innovation__ Industry Leadership__ Environmental Excellence__ Environmental Leadership__ Recognition__ Please provide a short description of the project or individual’s actions and why a MECA award is deserved (limit one page):