Land Stewardship Award Application The Land Stewardship category recognizes efforts to conserve and enhance your property's natural resources and features well into the future.

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.	Quarry Development and Management - Describe any unique approaches to new quarry development or management in 2024. 
a.	Protection of sensitive environmental areas
b.	Habitat improvement
c.	Other activities that mitigate the impact of quarry operations
C.	Remediation and Rehabilitation - Describe any 2024 project that included new approaches to remediation and rehabilitation of quarries, landfills, or other areas. 
D.	Landscaping - Describe any 2024 landscaping or habitat management projects on your property designed to improve the overall environmental quality of the site.
E.	Describe any other examples of superior land stewardship.
F.	Positive Impacts – Describe the positive impact(s) of the project(s) on the environment.
G.	What makes this project(s) unique or noteworthy? 
H.	Was the project(s) innovative? If yes, how was it innovative?
I.	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