For Release: March 19, 2020

The 2020 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards application process is now open. The awards will recognize the leadership contributions of Safer Choice partners and stakeholders who, over the past year, have shown achievement in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals, which furthers outstanding or innovative source reduction. Submissions are due on or before May 31, 2020.

Those interested in applying should inform the program by emailing SaferChoice_Support@abbtassoc.com and rutsch.linda@epa.gov that they would like to be considered for an award and submitting supporting information on their accomplishments in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals, focusing on calendar year 2019. Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in the fall of 2020 in Washington, DC.

More information on the 2020 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards and submission process can be found at: https://19january2021snapshot.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-partner-year-awards.