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BEDFORD, Ohio, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to be the recipient of the 2008 Governor's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship presented by Governor Ted Strickland and the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on December 3, 2008. The award recognizes Ben Venue for its environmental, health and safety management system that strives to promote a safe and healthy manufacturing environment, including brownfield reuse and re-development, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction design and application for Silver Certification for its recently completed 90,000 square foot Lab and Office facility, recycling and reuse, energy saving, and water conservation.

Coordinated by the Ohio EPA, the award seeks to acknowledge Ohio businesses and organizations demonstrating a commitment to go above and beyond compliance, maintain aggressive environmental performance goals, and provide a process for communicating with others about program activities and progress toward established goals. Submitted nominations were rated and the Ohio EPA completed site audits with the finalists to select the eight chosen honorees. "I'm honored to recognize these forward-thinking award winners, which have all demonstrated cutting-edge achievements and a commitment to environmental stewardship in Ohio," said Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski in a press release issued by the Governor's office. Governor Ted Strickland added, "These companies are leaders in protecting Ohio's natural resources while implementing innovative approaches that reduced the cost of doing business, improved company efficiency, and enhanced the quality of life and the environment in their communities. I commend their efforts," More information about the award is available at: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/ocapp/stewardship.html.