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Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards

Call for Submissions: 2022 Partner of the Year Awards

The 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards will recognize the leadership contributions of Safer Choice partners and stakeholders who, over the past year, have shown achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of products with safer chemicals, that furthers outstanding or innovative source reduction. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration goals, EPA especially encourages submission of award applications that show how the applicant’s work in the design, manufacture, selection and use of those products promotes environmental justice, bolsters resilience to the impacts of climate change, results in cleaner air or water or improves drinking water quality.

  • Read the Federal Register notice announcing the 2022 awards. 

Learn more about the 2022 Partner of the Year Awards:

  • Eligibility
  • How to submit
  • More information about the awards

Learn more about previous winners:

  • 2021 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2020 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2019 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2018 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2017 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2016 Partner of the Year Award Winners.
  • 2015 Partner of the Year Award Winners.

Eligibility

All Safer Choice stakeholders and program participants in good standing are eligible for recognition. 

How to Submit

There is no form required for this year’s application.  Candidates should notify Safer Choice of their interest and submit supporting information on their accomplishments and contributions focusing on calendar year 2021. Please submit materials by email to Safer Choice Support (SaferChoice_Support@abtassoc.com) and Linda Rutsch (Rutsch.Linda@epa.gov) on or before May 31, 2022.

More Information About the Awards

For more information on the Partner of the Year Awards, please contact Linda Rutsch (Rutsch.Linda@epa.gov or 202-343-9924).

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Last updated on March 28, 2022