There is one week left to submit applications/nominations for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. The deadline is Friday, March 13, by 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Citizens, government agencies, businesses, organizations, and educational institutions are invited to submit nominations on behalf of others. Self-nominations (applications) are also encouraged. Eligible projects must have occurred in Indiana and been implemented in 2024 or 2025.
IDEM and the Governor's Office will present seven awards, one in each of the following categories:
- Energy Efficiency/Renewable Resources
- Environmental Education/Outreach
- Five-Year Continuous Improvement
- Greening the Government
- Land Use/Conservation
- Pollution Prevention
- Recycling/Reuse
The Greening of the Government category is designed to shine a light on communities and/or government agencies that are making significant strides towards building greener, more sustainable communities or in their operations.
Click the link to watch a short video about the Hornet's Nest Reuse Center, a previous GAEE recipient.
Nomination forms and instructions are available on IDEM's website.
Awards will be presented in September. A panel of conservation, environmental, and academic professionals will review and provide feedback on nominations. The awards will be based on project innovation, measurable results, and transferability.
