Environmental Performance Award Application The Environmental Performance category recognizes facilities that go beyond laws, permits, and regulations to minimize their impact on the environment.

Please include the following information in your application: 

Primary Point of Contact for Award
A.	First and Last Name:
B.	Title:
C.	Phone:
D.	Email:

Where:
A.	Company (as you wish to see it on an award):
B.	Plant Name (as you wish to see it on an award):
C.	Plant Address:

What: 

A.	Please provide a short (1-3 paragraphs) high-level summary of the project(s) that was completed in 2024
a.	Your summary may be used for PCA industry promotion efforts, therefore, please describe your project with the general public in mind.
B.	Describe any unique or innovative 2024 projects regarding
a.	Waste Minimization – such as recycling and reusing materials
b.	Pollution Prevention – this includes process or raw materials modifications, as well as operational modifications at the facility that reduce virgin materials or conventional fuels used by your plant
c.	Greenhouse Gas Reduction – this includes process or raw materials modifications as well as operational modifications at the facility that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
d.	Other Distinctive Environmental Controls – that minimize waste or other releases to the environment, such as erosion control
C.	Environmental Management
a.	Describe any unique 2024 environmental management programs (e.g., EMS, ISO 14001, etc.), initiatives, and/or approaches and their positive impact on the environment and operating efficiency
D.	Exceeding Requirements
1.	Describe any proven, quantifiable 2024 environmental results that demonstrate that your plant exceeded the regulatory requirements for
a.	Efficiency (include before and after efficiency rates) 
b.	air,
c.	greenhouse gases
d.	water, and/or 
e.	waste management.
E.	Facility Recognition -Describe or list any environmental awards, certifications, or other 2024 environmental and energy recognition received by the plant
F.	What (that you have not already discussed) makes this project(s) unique or noteworthy? 
G.	Was the project(s) innovative? If yes, how was it innovative?
H.	What can others in the industry learn from this project?

Why: 
A.	Provide background on why the project was initiated.
B.	Was the activity completed in response to a regulatory requirement (e.g., new regulation, consent order, etc.)? If yes, describe the regulatory requirement.

When: 

A.	The project was initiated on (month and year):
B.	The project was completed on (month and year):

Who: 
List up to five employees of the company who were critical to the success of the project(s) during the award year and should be recognized. Include their name, title, and a brief description of their role in the project(s). Include yourself if applicable. 

Photos:
Please attach 2-3 photos. Suggested photos are of the facility, project(s), and MVPs. The images you submit may be used in PCA industry promotions efforts, so utilize high-resolution images, measuring at least 900 x 900 pixels. If possible, submit at least one image that includes a person or the people involved.

Please direct any questions to Christine McCarthy at cmccarthy@cement.org