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Clean Air Make More Announces Opportunities for Blue Sky Awards

September 22, 2009

Press Release

Clean Air Make More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Holly Ward
Maricopa County Air Quality Department
(602) 506-6713
hward@mail.maricopa.gov

Clean Air Make More Announces Opportunities for Blue Sky Awards
Selected nominees to be recognized at the 2009 Annual Air Quality Conference, Oct. 20

PHOENIX (Sept. 17, 2009) – Clean Air Make More is looking for nominees for the first-ever Blue Sky Awards. Individuals and organizations who are committed to improving the air quality in Maricopa County should submit their entry by Friday, Sept. 25. The winners will be recognized at the Partnering for Cleaner Air Annual Air Quality Conference on Oct. 20, 2009 at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. Awards will be presented to those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and have made notable contributions in protecting and enhancing air quality in Maricopa County.

“Air quality impacts our federal funding status; as well as the quality of life for residents in Maricopa County,” said Lawrence Odle, director of the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. “This new award program is an acknowledgement of the important role that residents, businesses and government play in improving the quality of our air. As important, is to assemble local leaders, experts and residents to create dialogue around the issue at the upcoming Annual Air Quality Conference.” Registration for the conference is open now at www.AnnualAirQualityConference.com/registration.

The categories for the Blue Sky Awards are below:

  • Air Pollution Reduction and Compliance
  • Outstanding Industry Manager
  • Governmental Agency Excellence in Air Pollution Reduction Efforts
  • Exceptional Public Education/Outreach Program
  • Innovative Control Technology Implementation
  • Innovative Research
  • Air Quality Excellence
  • Outstanding Blue Sky Academic Recognition

This is the inaugural award program, as such; consideration will be given to nominees whose efforts during the past several years merit consideration. Submitting individuals will have a chance to win the coveted Blue Sky Award and receive recognition from city and state officials as well as their peers. To learn more about the 2009 Blue Sky Awards, or to submit an entry, visit www.AnnualAirQualityConference.com/awards.

About Maricopa County Air Quality Department
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department is a regulatory agency whose goal is to ensure federal clean air standards are achieved and maintained for the residents and visitors of Maricopa County. The department is governed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and follows air quality standards set forth by the Federal Clean Air Act.

 

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