Nominations are being accepted for the Ruth Kees Award, which honors those who have shown significant efforts to conserve and protect Issaquah’s environmental resources.

A 40-year resident, Kees was a grassroots activist who organized programs for the protection of the Issaquah Valley Aquifer and Tiger Mountain. She brought environmental issues to the forefront of community consciousness and inspired citizen activism, leadership and participation.

Winners receive a tree to be planted in a future honorary Grove of Trees, their name engraved on a plaque, and a $500 prize.

Nominations can be submitted until Feb. 25 at rco@ci.issaquah.wa.us, P.O. Box 1307, 1775 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027, or by fax, 425-837-3409.