Each of the following steps must be completed by the application deadline of Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:59 pm:

1. Confirm your eligibility.
2. Select your category.
3. Complete online registration form and pay the application fee. (Complete by Tuesday, November 15, 2011 to qualify for the early bird discount.)
4. Complete the application and email it to awards*acterra.org
5. Optional: Send or deliver Supporting Materials relevant to your program.

A detailed version of these instructions are included in the Application. For questions regarding the application process, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage, or contact the Awards Program Director, Ariane Erickson, at 650-561-4711.

The Application Fee is based on business size and will be collected upon submissions of the Registration Form:

• Small (100 employees or less) — $75 or $50 for early-bird deadline
• Medium (101-1,000 employees) — $200 or $150 for early-bird deadline
• Large (1,001 or more employees) — $350 or $300 for early-bird deadline
• Early-bird deadline: Complete the online registration form by Tuesday, November 15, 2011 to qualify for the discounted rate. If the fee represents a financial hardship, please contact the Awards Program Director to request a reduced or waived fee.