NASA has unveiled its Environment and Energy Blue Marble Awards program, designed to recognize outstanding environmental stewardship and energy efficiency initiatives across the agency's operations. The awards program features multiple categories targeting different aspects of NASA's environmental mission.
The NASA Environmental Quality Award recognizes excellence in environmental management and planning, with focus areas including stewardship of natural and cultural resources. According to the agency, this category highlights achievements in compliance, conservation, remediation, communication, and environmental information management, along with the development of strong stakeholder partnerships.