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State and National Awards Presented to National Energy Foundation
Recognition given for education of environmental awareness

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – (June 30, 2006) — The National Energy Foundation (NEF) received awards from the Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining and the American Coal Council earlier this Spring for its excellence in education of natural resources, energy and the environment.

Eight local companies were given the Utah Board of Oil, Gas and Mining Earth Day Award on April 26, 2006 in Salt Lake City. The award was given to six mining operations, a construction company and an energy education foundation, NEF. Awards were given honoring organizations that go above and beyond the regulatory requirements in protecting the environment while providing natural resources.

The American Coal Council presented six national ACC Excellence Awards. National Energy Foundation was one of the organizations recognized for their actions in public information, energy education and public service. The awards were given at an inaugural Awards Luncheon on May 23, 2006 in Birmingham, Alabama.

NEF Management team recieves the Earth Day award

National Energy Foundation is a unique 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and cultivating an energy literate society through educational programs. NEF recognizes the importance and contribution of natural resources to our economy, national security, environment and quality of life.

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