The non-profit organization Acterra is accepting applications for its 2010 Business Environmental Awards. The awards recognize San Francisco Bay Area businesses and organizations for outstanding environmental leadership.

The awards are open to any private or public business entity, division or facility located in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Santa Cruz counties. Awards are given in the following categories: Acterra Award for Sustainability; Commute and Transportation; Environmental Enterprise; Environmental and Sustainability Education; Pollution Prevention/Resource Conservation; and Sustainable Built Environment.

To apply: Applications are available for download at www.acterra.org/bea and the application deadline is January 22, 2010.