HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf on March 21 announced that 17 organizations involved in 14 projects from across the Commonwealth will receive the prestigious Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. These award winners represent the best in using innovation, collaboration and public service to improve and protect Pennsylvania’s environment.

“Pennsylvania is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty,” said Wolf. “The award winners prove that Pennsylvania is also blessed with excellent environmental stewards. I applaud every winning and nominated organization for their commitment to the commonwealth and our environment.”

One of the groups to take an award is Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS), which responded with a statement that said, “Congratulations, and THANK YOU to all SEEDS members and volunteers as well as all the partner organizations we collaborate with! The awards dinner will be held April 19, and press from the governor’s office will be released closer to that date.”

Pennsylvania businesses, schools, government agencies, trade or non-profit organizations, or agribusinesses that have completed projects to promote environmental stewardship and economic development were eligible to apply for the award. The winners were selected by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).