Last Chance: Nominate a Green Champion

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The deadline is approaching to nominate individuals, businesses, nonprofits and communities for the 2012 Green Awards, presented by Bethesda Magazine and

The awards celebrate those in the community who are making a difference when it comes to sustainability and the environment. Nominees are being accepted through June 29.

Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Green are looking for nominees in the following categories:

"1. Businesses or nonprofit organizations whose primary focus is producing and/or selling innovative green products, providing innovative green services, and/or promoting a green lifestyle.

2. Businesses or nonprofit organizations not involved in providing green products or services, but that have significantly incorporated green practices into their culture and operations.

3. Communities (neighborhoods, school organizations, condo associations, faith-based organizations etc.) that are promoting and implementing green practices.

4. People, 19 or older, who are actively promoting and living a green lifestyle.

5. People, 18 or younger, who are actively promoting and living a green lifestyle."

In order to be eligible for the awards, nominees must reside in Montgomery County or Upper Northwest Washington, D.C. Winners will be honored at the Bethesda Green Gala, set for Oct. 11.

The gala will mark its third year this fall. Read about last year's winners at Bethesda Magazine, and nominate local greenies using the online nomination form.