In conjunction with Earth Day 2017, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce green committee will establish its first-ever Environmental Leader Award, according to a press release.

The Chamber would like to recognize a member that is proactive in taking steps, above and beyond what is required by policy or law, to protect the environment as well as quality of life in Freeborn County.

The green committee is encouraged by the commitment to environmental sustainability of member businesses and wishes to recognize those efforts.

All nominated businesses must be members of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce. For a member listing, go to www.albertlea.org or call the Chamber office at 373-3938.

Employers and employees are encouraged to nominate their own business. Completed nomination forms must be received by May 31.

Following that deadline, the nominees will be contacted directly by a committee member to obtain background information for evaluation. The winner will be featured in local media and at the Chamber’s annual meeting in October.