Last Chance: Nominate Environmental Heroes By April 13

Residents have until April 13 to submit nominations for the Tawes Award and the James B. Coulter Award, which both recognize environmental heroes.

The Tawes Award recognizes youth, adults and organizations that have contributed outstanding efforts to better Maryland's environment, according to a news release from the Maryland Department of Environment. The James B. Coulter Award honors a government employee who has worked toward the betterment of the environment.

Past winners have participated in school ecology projects, community clean-ups and waste reduction programs, the release states.

The Maryland Department of Environment, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Petroleum Council are sponsoring the awards.

To nominate a deserving candidate, email a submission to tawesaward@mde.state.md.us or send a letter to Maryland Department of the Environment, Land Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 650, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, Attention: Jennifer Hopper - Tawes Awards.