Students who have conducted projects relating to Ethanol, Biodiesel or other biofuels are invited to submit a summary of that project to EPAC (Ethanol Producers And Consumers) for consideration for the “Spirit of Ethanol” award. EPAC is a non-profit, grass roots organization who supports the production and use of Biofuels as a clean and renewable alternative energy. Organized in 1991, EPAC offers the competition each year to a student who has completed a project about Biofuels

The project is self determined. Past entries have included essays and hands on projects dealing with the production or use of ethanol or biodiesel; feedstock crops that can be processed to biofuels, the value added opportunities of distillers grains co-products and fuel performance. Students ages 13-21 who have completed any Biofuels related project for school, 4-H, FFA or other youth groups in the past year are invited to apply. Each entry will be a maximum of two pages that outlines the nature of the project, the results, and why the project was chosen, the teacher or leader that oversaw the project. Please attach a separate sheet with contact information and include any awards won in other competitions as well as a photo that could be used in the conference manual and press. Entries are due by May 28, 2010. Applications can be returned to the EPAC office at 172 Ball Road, Nashua, Montana or by email to epac@ethanolmt.org or pamd@ethanolmt.org.

The “Spirit of Ethanol” award winner will be chosen and announced by the EPAC Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. The “Spirit of Ethanol” award is a plaque recognizing the winner, $100.00 in cash and full registration and lodging at the 20th Anniversary EPAC Biofuel Conference. One parent or leader of the winner will receive a free registration to the conference; lodging not included. The 20th Annual EPAC Biofuel Conference will be held June 28 – 29, 2010 in Missoula, Montana.

The one and a half day conference attracts an international audience. The 2010 conference titled “The Biofuel Journey,” will feature speakers who are knowledgeable in feedstocks, processing methods, financing facilities, fuel performance and other biofuels issues; and an industry trade show. For more information about this competition or the conference please call 406-785-3722 or visit EPAC’s web site at www.ethanolmt.org
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