Awards and Recognition News Release (HQ): EPA Invites Public to Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest

*CONTACT:* 

Enesta Jones 

jones.enesta@epa.gov 

202-564-7873 

202-564-4355 

* * 

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* 

July 22, 2009 

 

*EPA Invites Public to Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest* 

* * 

*WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to vote for their favorite submissions in the third annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay, Dance and Photography Contest. A panel of judges has selected the finalists in five categories: photography, essay, poetry, dance and mixed media (photography and a poem or essay). 

 

Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her book, "Silent Spring." Using the title of another of Carson's books, "The Sense of Wonder," the contest sought submissions "that best express the 'Sense of Wonder' that you feel when observing the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes." 

 

Finalists were selected based on originality, creativity, use of an intergenerational team, and ability to capture a sense of wonder. The deadline to vote is October 1. Winners will be announced later that month. 

 

The contest is sponsored by the U.S. EPA Aging Initiative, in partnership with Generations United and the Rachel Carson Council Inc., and the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. 

 

To vote: http://www.epa.gov/agingepa/resources/thesenseofwonder/2009/vote.html 

 

R209 

Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. 

 

View all news releases related to awards and recognition [ http://service.govdelivery.com/service/edition.html?code=USAEPA_42&format=Web&email_type=bulletin ] 

________________________________________________________________________

EPA Seal 

You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [ https://service.govdelivery.com/service/user.html?code=USAEPA ]. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance. 

 

This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [ http://www.epa.gov/ ]. 

 

Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Washington DC 20460 . 202-564-4355