Land Institute seeking award nominees

The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District Council is seeking nominations for the 2009 Pathfinder Award.

The Pathfinder Award is presented annually to individuals located within Charlotte, Collier, Lee and Hendry counties who give back to the community through involvement in the political arena, environmental issues, building consensus, promoting regional cooperation, preserving biodiversity, enhancing natural resources or any other significant contributions that enhance the overall quality of life in Southwest Florida.

Past recipients of the Pathfinder Award have included state and local lawmakers, development industry leaders, engineers and land planners, and marketing professionals.

ULI members are encouraged to nominate area individuals who have advanced the ULI mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Recognition will be based solely upon an individual's contributions, achievements and influence that best exemplify the standards and goals of ULI. To encourage a wide range of nominations, four leadership categories have been identified: Policy and Practice, Community Focus, Education, and Ethics and Principles.

To receive a nomination form, please contact Heather A. Francis, ULI district council coordinator, at HAFrancis1@aol.com. The deadline for entries is Dec. 1.