The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the 2015 WaterSense Partner of the Year awards through April 3. All applicants must have partnered with WaterSense prior to Jan. 1.

This year, the WaterSense program opened the awards up to utilities, government entities, manufacturers, retailers, builders, nonprofit organizations and professional partners. New this year, EPA also has added a specific promotional category for the Utility Partner of the Year while also maintaining recognition for other types of WaterSense promotional partners.

Successful applicants are recognized for advancing water efficiency in 2014 by promoting WaterSense labeled products, programs and homes. Winners will be announced at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas on Oct. 8.

For additional information and application materials, visit the WaterSense website.