NACWA National Environmental Agency Achievement Award (NEAA) program recognizes Member Agencies that make outstanding contributions to environmental protection and the clean water community.


AGENCY NOMINATION GUIDELINES
 

Nominations Must Include:

  1. Completed Nomination Form with NACWA representative endorsement
    • If you do not know who your Agency’s NACWA Representative is, contact membership@nacwa.org with the subject line: “Who is Our NACWA Primary Contact for the NEAA application?”
  2. Project Summary, 100-200 words 
  3. Project/Program Narrative, 4 pages / 1,000 words (PDF)
  4. Project/Program Supporting Material, if desired/relevant (PDF or images)

Program/Project Narrative Guidelines
Narratives (PDF) are limited to 4 pages (1,000 words), double-spaced, in 12-point font, and should include:

  1. A concise introductory paragraph describing the project/program and its goals or objectives.
  2. Subsequent paragraphs that fully address the criteria for the selected award category.
  3. A concluding paragraph describing the program/project results and its positive impact on the environment, the utility, and the community.

Program/Project Supporting Material Guidelines (PDF or images)

  1. Supporting materials are optional , and limited additional materials will be accepted.
  2. Supporting materials such as reports, photographs, sample marketing materials, and videos, should supplement the Program/Project Narrative. The narrative should fully describe the nomination without relying on additional materials.
  3. Applicants for the Public Information & Education Award category are expected to submit a sample of the applicable video, printed publication, e-Media, or educational program material.

 

Download PDF of NEAA Guidelines & Criteria