The SBEAP/SBO award category offers an opportunity to showcase the accomplishments of the Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs nationwide in the areas of compliance assistance, sustainability, advocacy, and collaboration.  Please provide a narrative description of your nomination using the following criteria as a guide:  (LIMITED TO TOTAL OF 1,000 WORDS)

1. Involvement of the individual or program with the National Steering Committee (NSC) and/or NSC subcommittees.  Provide examples of how this participation supported the NSC goals of strengthening partnerships, empowering programs, and building program credibility.  (20 points)   

2. Leadership qualities that the individual or program exhibits.  Provide examples of how the qualities are evident in their role as a compliance assistance provider and/or small business advocate.  (20 points)   

3. Unique activities, tools, resources, or partnerships that the nominee has developed to assist small businesses and/or market SBEAP.  Provide examples.  (10 points)