Excellence Awards Program

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Awards are provided in the following three categories:

• Stormwater Program - Sustained demonstration of excellence in public sector stormwater department or division. Considerations include ongoing and frequent development and implementation of innovative projects, a stable and talented staff, adequate funding, noteworthy responsiveness to water quality improvement challenges, etc.

• Stormwater Projects - Successful implementation or outstanding projects in one or more areas of pubic sector stormwater management or finance, including stormwater utilities, permit compliance, intergovernmental coordination, best management practices, water quality improvement, illicit discharge detection, etc.

• Public Education Efforts - Outstanding or innovative stormwater public education or social marketing efforts, by the public or academic sectors, that reach target audiences and elicit behavior changes that reduce stormwater pollution sources.

Purpose:

To recognize outstanding Stormwater Programs and Projects in the profession of stormwater management and the benefit they provide to the environment and local citizenry.

Timelines and Deadlines:

January-February = Accept Nominations
March = Committee Judging and Selection of Winners
April = Winners Notified
June = Awards Announced at Annual Conference

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration, submissions must exclusively represent projects led by and submitted on behalf of local government or academic members. Local governments members are eligible to apply in all award categories, Academic members are  eligible to apply in the Public Education category only.

In addition, all entries must adhere to published guidelines and evaluation criteria. The project description may not exceed 500 words, and supporting information is limited to five pages. Submissions are evaluated based on demonstrated creativity and innovation, sustainability or repeatability, and the ability to produce identifiable outcomes and tangible community benefits. Competitive projects will clearly showcase measurable environmental stewardship, economic value, and meaningful impacts that positively serve their communities.

Announcements and Presentations:

Announcements of the winning submissions and presentations of the awards are made at the FSA Annual Conference in June. Award winners are given the opportunity to make a presentation on their project or program at the Winter Conference in December. Cooperative partnerships are eligible for submission; however, only one award will be provided for each winning nomination.

How to Apply:

When we are accepting nominations you will see a "Nominate Now" button above.  The form and supporting materials must be submitted to FSA by the deadline indicated. Only FSA public sector and academic members are eligible to receive awards. Previous award winners may apply again.