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The TCEQ is accepting applications until Oct. 19 for the 2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards (TEEA).

Since 1993, the agency and the Governor's office have issued the annual awards to individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate initiative and embody the spirit of environmental stewardship.

In all, about 175 of these awards have gone to people and projects that benefit communities in Texas by preserving or protecting natural resources.

The TEEA program recognizes projects in the following categories:

  • Agriculture
  • Civic/Nonprofit
  • Education
  • Government
  • Individual
  • Innovative Technology
  • Large Business-nontechnical
  • Large Business-technical
  • Small Business
  • Youth

The 2008 winners will receive their awards during the TCEQ's Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, scheduled in Austin for April 29 to May 1, 2008.

The web site features video presentations of current and past winners.

For more information, call 512-239-3143.

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