Environmental Respect Awards Open to Entries

Launches with Improved Online Entry Process and New Deadline

In response to increased participation, the Environmental Respect Awards has launched its 22^nd year of honoring stewardship among U.S. agricultural retailers with an improved online entry process and a new deadline. Retailers, land management professionals and past winners now have until March 16, 2012 to submit their Environmental Respect Award Self-Audit. The deadline is earlier than in years past to allow adequate time for processing applications and entrants, which have more than doubled since 2010.

For 21 years, the Environmental Respect Awards, sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection and CropLife magazine, have been the agricultural industry’s highest recognition for environmental stewardship. Participating entries are examined by a panel of industry experts for excellence in site design, in-plant storage and handling procedures, emergency preparedness, proper application and leadership among customers and employees.

This year, applicants will be able to make an “Environmental Pledge”, examine their operations by using the Self-Audit Booklet and immediately showing their commitment with a participation certificate. Retailers can enter online at www.environmentalrespect.com, or by calling Sue Betteley, Environmental Respect Awards Entry Coordinator at (440) 602-9131. For more information on the Environmental Respect Awards, visit www.environmentalrespect.com.