The CARB EJ team would like to encourage nominations in Community Service and Environmental Justice! More information on how to nominate can be found below.

Accepting nominations from the public for the 2020-2021 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards Due September 10, 2021

Since 2001, the California Air Resources Board has annually bestowed the distinguished Haagen-Smit Awards. The awards recognize extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions toward improving air quality. The 2020-2021 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards program is seeking nominations for awards in each of the following seven categories related to improving air quality: Climate Change Community Service / Environmental Justice Education Environmental Policy International Leadership Research Science / Technology Selection criteria include: 1) Major accomplishments; 2) Contributions toward improving air quality and/or climate change, in terms of commitment, leadership, and innovation; 3) At least three letters of recommendation. Visit our website to learn more about the awards program and past recipients. For more information please contact: haagen-smit.awards@arb.ca.gov. Nomination Form

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