It’s time to submit nominations for “good stewards.”

They can be individuals, families, or businesses that have made a significant impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juans.

The Stewardship Network of the San Juans is seeking Nominations for the 2010 Good Steward Awards in the following categories: Shoreline Stewardship, Farmland Stewardship, Woodland Stewardship, Village Stewardship, Business Stewardship, Individual Stewardship, Youth Stewardship and Educator Stewardship.

The awards will be presented at the Sustainable Living Fair at the Village Green in Eastsound on May 1, with field trips planned on Sunday, May 2.

The Sustainable Living Fair will have great music, engaging speakers, field trips and displays by organizations and businesses committed to creating a more environmentally and economically sustainable San Juan Islands. A highlight will be the presentation of the 2010 Good Steward Awards.The awards are handcrafted stoneware salmon by Crow Valley Pottery and have become know as the “Finnies.”

The fair will share the Village Green with the first Orcas Farmer’s Market of the season. It is a cooperative effort of the Stewardship Network of the San Juans and Sustainable Orcas Island.

Nominations need to be submitted by April 1. Last year’s winners, award guidelines and nomination forms are available on the Stewardship Network website at www.stewardshipsjc.org.