Celebrate San Diego’s Coastal Champions on World Oceans Day

The Coastal Champion Awards will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals who are leading the fight for clean water and sustainability.

This year, San Diego Coastkeeper is hosting the Coastal Champion Awards breakfast on World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012 at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. We are accepting nominations for the following categories:

• Runoff Rockstar – for reducing runoff through implementation of best practices
• Water Wise – for reducing water usage through landscaping
• Marine Conservation – for actions that advocate for, monitor and/or achieve ocean conservation
• Find & Fix – for identification and action that solves a pollution problem
• Blue Tech – for developing and/or using technology for fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters
• Lighthouse Award – for lifetime achievement award for significant dedication to fishable, swimmable, drinkable waters in San Diego County
• ASBS Award – special recognition for protecting one of the most pristine and biologically unique coastal areas in California, designated one of the 34 statewide Areas of Special Biological Significance, right here in La Jolla

Nominations are due midnight, May 11. You can find the nomination form and instructions here. Want to show your appreciation to San Diego’s Coastal Champions? Consider sponsoring the awards breakfast and get the opportunity to name an award! Contact Megan Baehrens for more information about sponsor levels and benefits.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets, and we look forward to seeing you there.

San Diego Coastkeeper protects and restores swimmable, fishable and drinkable waters in San Diego County.

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