Nominations are now being accepted for the Florida Realtors annual Environmental Award program, better known as the “Envy” award. The honor goes to a development that best preserves Florida’s natural quality of life and the award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.
Baldwin Park, a traditional neighborhood development on 1,100 acres near downtown Orlando, won the 2008 award.
The winner in each category will receive a Lucite trophy and recognition at Florida Realtors 2010 Convention and Trade Show on Aug. 25-29. A panel of environmental and planning professionals judges the competition. The entry deadline is Wednesday, July 7.
All Florida commercial developments are eligible. Also, all planned residential developments with a minimum of 30 residential units in Florida qualify. Residential developments must be currently available for marketing and must include a model home.
For each criteria category, applicants should explain how the project goes above and beyond current environmental preservation and/or building code minimal requirements. The nomination should include photos, site plans and other documents that illustrate the development’s points to the judges.
There is no entry limit and no cost to enter.
All entries must be received by Wednesday, July 7 at Envy Award, Florida Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando 32822-5017.
For more information, call 407-438-1400, ext. 2326.