Your chance to win a part of the $10,000 up for grabs in the 2004 Regional Environment Awards is coming to an end soon. The Awards, sponsored by the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust and Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd and Parramatta Councils, close on April 30.

Stephen Lees, the Executive Officer of the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust, added:
"Our community is working hard to help improve the local environment, often with very little recognition. The Trust and the Councils want to recognise those efforts and encourage everyone to keep up the good work. If you know of anyone who should be recognised, please nominate them."

Winners in the categories of individual, community group and school in each local government area will each receive $250 for a future environmental project. These winners among the councils will then be independently judged for a $1,000 prize in each category. The best overall nominee will collect the Diamond Award valued at $5,000.

To nominate yourself, or suggest a worthy person or organization, please call Mathew Ferguson at the Trust on 9891 4633 or visit the web site at www.uprct.nsw.gov.au for an entry form.

Applications close Friday 30 April 2004.