The Phoenix Awards inspire and recognize exemplary
brownfield redevelopment and revitalization. Winning projects offer a fresh take
on significant environmental issues, show innovation and demonstrate masterful
community impact. The entry period for
applications has been extended to December 14, 2012 and the chances for
recognition are even greater. Two years
of winners will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony at Brownfields 2013 on May
16, 2013 in Atlanta. The award program honors approximately 12-15 projects for
each award year.
One winner is selected from each of EPA's 10 regions, and
additional special winners are selected for community impact, sustainability or
other special achievements. Projects are judged primarily upon:
- Magnitude of the problems and the project,
- Use of innovative techniques,
- Cooperative efforts of multiple parties,
- Positive impact on the environment, conservation or sustainability, and
- Project's general and long-term economic and/or social impacts on the community.
Any individual, group, company,
organization, government body or agency is eligible to apply for a Phoenix
Award. Applications may be submitted by an individual involved in the project or
by a third party, with the primary project coordinator, e.g., property owner,
environmental engineering firm, or project developer, or the entire project
team listed as the applicant.
In order to be considered, the
brownfield redevelopment project must have been completed by the date the
application is submitted. Projects are deemed "complete" if the
end-use is being conducted at the site.