Gulf Guardian Award Nominations Accepted Until May 10, 2005

These awards are to recognize environmental excellence in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Categories include Business, Government, Civic/Nonprofit Organization, Youth/Education, Partnerships, and Individual. 18 winners are chosen each year based on these criteria: innovative, beneficial, measurable, educational, cooperative, and exceptional. For more information go to the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program website at http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/gulfguard.html