Call for Nominations: 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards

Do you know of any outstanding professionals or teams driving environmental progress in Northwest Florida? Nominations are open for the 2026 NWFAEP Environmental Excellence Awards!

Award Categories

1. Environmental Professional of the Year: Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellence in solving environmental issues, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and achieving measurable public health or ecological benefits.
2. Environmental Project of the Year: Honors active or recently completed projects (within the past two years) in Northwest Florida that demonstrate positive environmental impact, agency partnerships, technical innovation, and sustainable funding.

Key Details & Program Timeline

• Geographic Eligibility: Nominees must reside in or serve Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties.
• Submission Deadline: October 12, 2026; Self-nominations are accepted.
• Award Presentation: Winners will receive a custom plaque and be featured at our End-of-Year Award Ceremony & Social on November 13, 2026, at Odd Colony Brewing Co.

How to Apply:

1. Submit the Online Nomination Form for 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards or, 
2. Email completed official nomination package to nwfaep@gmail.com