By Henry Tournemille, May 3, 2011

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The second annual Green Job Awards, produced by Clean Edge and the SJF Institute, is now accepting nominations and applications for 2011. 

Created in 2010 to identify, recognize and promote private companies proving to be leaders in quality green job creation, theGreen Job Awards showcased how environmental innovation and high-road employment practices can create successful business. 

To qualify, a company has to generate a minimum of $500,000 in revenue, provide jobs for at least 10 employees, and prove to enhance or preserve environmental quality in its field. All applicants are judged on environmental contribution, quality of jobs and benefits, diversity of employment opportunities, and level of community engagement. 

The winners from 2010 (listed below) represented 1,300 jobs across the United States, and aggregate revenues of over $150 million. Of the finalists who qualified, 24% had revenues over $25 million. Both Clean Edge and the SJF Institute expect similar, if not better results this year. 

2010 Green Job Awards Winners: 

• Alvarado Street Bakery- Pioneer Winner
• Bioengineering Group
• CLEAResult
• E Light Wind and Solar, Inc.
• FLS Energy- Emerging Winner
• Melink Corporation
• OPOWER- Emerging Winner
• Petra Solar- Emerging Winner
• Sellars Absorbent Materials
• Southern Energy Management

The nomination deadline is May 31, and the applicatin deadline is June 15. Winners receive recognition, media exposure, and a package of pro bono business services. 

This is a cross-post from EnergyBoom.com.

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