S.C. DHEC is accepting nominations through December 18, 2009 for the S.C. Environmental Awareness Award, which is designed "to recognize South Carolinians for outstanding contributions made toward the protection, conservation and improvement of South Carolina’s natural resources." See http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/admin/envawareness/envawards.htm for more information. (Please refrain from nominating a cigarette company.)