Every two years, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Keep Tennessee Beautiful recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and programs across the state for their creativity and dedication to engage fellow Tennesseans to take greater responsibility for their community environments. Competition applications are due by November 3, 2008. The 2009 TDOT/KTnB Awards of Excellence dinner banquet will be held February 12, 2009 at the Marriot Nashville Airport Hotel.

Please take a moment to read through the major award categories and their subcategories. We strongly recommend that you download and read the 2007 winner narratives before submitting your application.

If you have any questions about the application or awards process, please contact Gordon Wilson at 888.862.5326 or gwilson2@memphis.edu . Thank you for helping to keep Tennessee beautiful and good luck!

Click on each category to get additional information on eligibility.

Awards of Excellence Categories

I. Public Education Awards - $7,000
II. Leadership Awards - $4,000
III. Public Participation Awards - $5,000
IV.TDOT County Litter Grant Program Awards - $12,000
V. Keep America Beautiful - Tennessee Affiliate Awards - $12,000

Deadline

Entry must be postmarked or submitted online by November 3, 2008.

Two ways to submit your nomination and narrative

Submit nomination online by clicking here and then email your narrative to Gordon Wilson at gwilson2@memphis.edu. (Check submission guidelines by clicking here.)

You can also mail the nomination and narrative to Awards of Excellence, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, 976 West Park Loop, Suite 113, Memphis, TN 38152

Questions? Call 1-888-862-5326, or send an email to Gordon Wilson, gwilson2@memphis.edu

Click here for Nomination Form

I.Public Education Awards     II.Public Participation Awards      III.Leadership Awards    
IV.TDOT County Litter Grant Program Awards    V.Keep America Beautiful - Tennessee Affiliate Awards