On November 12th I posted notice of the opening of the 2010 Siemens Sustainable Community Awards nomination process.

Almost four months later, I’m posting one final notice about the 2010 nomination period (though there have been posts in between). After a two-week extension due to the Haitian earthquake, Award applications are due this Friday at 5:00 p.m. EST - you can get the nomination form here.

Don’t panic, there’s still time to craft your 1,000-word submission essay. You can then email your submission and as long as we receive it by 5:00 sharp on Friday, it will be considered (late nominations won’t be accepted).

The U.S. Chamber BCLC and Siemens seek applications from communities that have committed to achieving complementary economic, environmental, and social goals that will help build long-term competitiveness and success. Criteria are further described in the nomination form.

Meanwhile, information and photos from past winners are available online. Please email BCLC if you have any questions about the awards.

If you are planning to submit a nomination for the 2010 Siemens Sustainable Awards, please note the application deadline is extended until Feb. 12th (original deadline – Jan. 31).

In the past two years, 16 U.S. communities have ascended to national attention for their local efforts to blend economic, environmental, and social priorities and advance the overall sustainability and long-term success of the community. This is what the Siemens Sustainable Community Awards is all about.

Here is the type of information we seek for the 2010 nominations:

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We at BCLC want to help you get a jumpstart on 2010 by letting you know about some great upcoming opportunities related to corporate citizenship, CSR, and sustainability. 

Business Excellence: BCLC offers two awards programs to honor the social and civic efforts of companies and their government and nonprofit partners. The Siemens Sustainable Community Awards program recognizes public-private coalitions for taking on the 21st century challenge of sustainable development.  Be sure to nominate (PDF) your local sustainability efforts by Jan. 29, 2010.

The Corporate Citizenship Awards honor companies for excellence in four categories – U.S. Community Service, International Community Service, Business-Nonprofit Partnerships, and Corporate Stewardship. The 2010 nomination period will begin in March. In the meantime, learn more about the 2009 winners and finalists.

Big Issues, Concrete Action – As an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, you can be sure BCLC will always bring the business voice to the table. Some of the issues that remain our strategic focus in 2010 include sustainability, community resiliency, global aid reform, community development, business and society relations. Visit our website’s different program portals for more information.

Thought Leadership – BCLC staff members and strategic advisors are public speakers and writers about leading corporate citizenship and CSR topics. Visit our Articles page and Staff/Advisors page to read recent articles and learn more about BCLC’s network of experts.

Connections and Networking – Whether you attend a conference or a webinar, participate in BCLC’s corporate working groups, or contribute to any one of our communication outlets, BCLC gives you an established platform to amp your corporate citizenship story. Check out — and participate in — this blog, our events, and the Company Library for a sampling of how BCLC connects people and ideas.

Happy New Year, and we can’t wait to work with you more in 2010.

Today BCLC, the U.S. Chamber, and Siemens Corporation began seeking applicants for the third annual Siemens Sustainable Community Awards competition.  

In an effort to advance the field of sustainable development, these national awards highlight proven community innovation models and shine a spotlight on local cross-sector coalitions that are leading the way. 

BCLC’s Stephen Jordan:

As the economy begins to rebound, more communities than ever are thinking creatively about not just surviving, but thriving economically, socially and environmentally.

To be eligible, communities must meet a variety of sustainable development criteria, including partnership and stakeholder involvement and demonstrable improvements to the local environment, economy, and quality of life.

Applicants should select one of the following categories: Small Community (<50,000 residents), Midsize Community (50,000 – 500,000 residents), or Large Community (500,000+ residents).

Siemens Corporation’s Jim Whaley:

It’s often at the local level that we see the best ideas and practices to improve our social, economic and environmental welfare and make it more sustainable.

Nominations will be accepted until January 29, 2010.  A winner in each category will be announced in May 2010 at BCLC’s National Conference on Corporate Community Investment in Houston, Texas.

Don’t wait to nominate!  For questions, contact BCLC by email, Twitter, Facebook, or phone (202-436-3133).

Photo Credit: Image provided by 2009 finalist Green Bay, Wisconsin.