Time is running out to nominate individuals, organizations and projects for the 2015 Sustainable Growth Awards.

Ellen Janes awarded a 2014 Sustainable Growth award for Leadership and Service

Know someone leading initiatives to advance community revitalization or resource protection? The time is now to apply for a Sustainable Growth Award, which highlights people and projects that advance smart growth and effective stewardship and, by extension, create quality communities.

Applications are due September 19. Visit Planning.Maryland.gov/sgc to learn more and for information about how to apply.

The contest is judged by the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission. Each winter, the commission hosts an awards ceremony as part of a forum that showcases smart growth principles. All Maryland organizations and individuals are eligible to apply; self-nominations are encouraged.

Read about a 2014 winner in our recent Smart Growth Maryland blog post.