Environmental Excellence Awards are provided by the City of Chanhassen to recognize environmental improvements and encourage environmental stewardship throughout the community. These awards are designed not only to recognize achievement, but also to communicate new ideas and help educate the members of the Chanhassen community.

1. Residential (individual or neighborhoods)
2. Business or Commercial
3. Community or Educational Groups, Schools

All entries submitted or nominated must meet the following criteria:

1. Activities and environmental benefits must occur within the city limits.
2. Projects are to be undertaken during the current year.
3. If you are in Category B, please certify compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

1. Complete the application form and attach any supporting documentation.
2. Certify compliance if you are in Category B and sign appropriate line on application form.
3. Applications are due by October 31, 2011.
4. Mail the completed application materials to:
   Environmental Resource Specialist
   City of Chanhassen
   7700 Market Boulevard, P.O. Box 147
   Chanhassen, MN 55317
   Or fax to: 952-227-1110
   Or email to: jsinclair@ci.chanhassen.mn.us

If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Resource Specialist at 952-227-1133.

Category A: Residential (individual or neighborhoods)
Eligible Sample Activities

1. Landscaping or Land Management
   Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and west sides of home, etc.), creating habitat through plantings, using native plants, reducing the use of phosphorous, fertilizers and pesticides, etc.

2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
   Examples: Home composting or vermiculture, energy efficiency, water conservation, etc.

3. Stewardship
   Examples: Volunteering on behalf of the environment, environmental advocacy, educational programs, etc.

4. Other
   Example: Innovative solutions to environmental problems.

Category B: Business or Commercial
Eligible Sample Activities:

1. Landscaping or Land Management
   Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and west sides of home, etc.); creating habitat through plantings; using native plants; reducing the use of phosphorous, fertilizers and pesticides; preservation of wetlands, forests or open spaces; etc.

2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
   Examples: Reducing waste on supplier end, documented recycling program, building reusability into products, minimizing packaging, etc.

3. Stewardship
   Examples: Employee involvement in environmental efforts, environmental leadership in the community, etc.

4. Other
   Examples: Innovative solutions for environmental problems.

Category C: Community Groups and Organizations, Schools
Eligible Activities: Sub-categories

1. Landscaping or Land Management
   Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and west sides of home, etc.); creating habitat through plantings; using native plants; erosion and sediment control; preservation of wetlands, forests or open spaces, etc.

2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
   Examples: Implementing an expanded or new recycling program, purchasing and use of recycling content products, reducing the use of toxic or hazardous cleaning supplies, etc.

3. Stewardship
   Examples: Volunteering on behalf of the environment, environmental advocacy, educational programs, etc.

4. Other
   Examples: Innovative solutions to environmental problems.