Final Days to Nominate Virginia's 2011 Cox Conserves Hero

Final Days to Nominate Virginia's 2011 Cox Conserves Hero

$10,000 to be donated to local, environmental nonprofits

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land (TPL), is seeking nominations for Virginia's Cox Conserves Heroes program, a national awards program to honor and celebrate conservation in everyday life.

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Nominations are being accepted through 5 p.m. EST on January 31 at CoxConservesHeroes.com.

Following the nomination stage, finalists will be selected by the Cox Conserves Judging Circle, a group of local civic leaders. The Cox Conserves Hero, chosen by online consumer voting, will be awarded $5,000 to donate to the environmental nonprofit of his or her choice. Each finalist will be given $1,250 to donate to their nonprofit of choice.

Sponsored in Virginia by Casey Auto Group, Cox Conserves Heroes honors individuals who are helping to create, preserve or enhance outdoor places for everyone to enjoy. Eligible work must be done on a volunteer basis and may not be part of an individual's job. A complete list of eligible counties can be found at CoxConservesHeroes.com.

The Cox Conserves Heroes program was created through a partnership between The Trust for Public Land and Cox Enterprises, the parent company of Cox Communications, to honor everyday conservationists. The program also runs in Atlanta, New Orleans, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. For more information, visit CoxConservesHeroes.com or find us on Facebook.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

About The Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and natural areas, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL completed close to 4,000 land conservation projects in 47 states, protecting 2.8 million acres. TPL has helped states and communities craft and pass over 380 ballot measures, generating $36 billion in new conservation-related funding. TPL began working in Virginia in 1987, and since then has completed more than 40 projects, protecting 18,000 acres of open space.

About Casey Automotive Group

Casey Auto Group was founded in 1958 as a single franchise dealership by the late Arthur M. Casey. Today the Casey organization is still a family owned and operated business headed by Arthur S. Casey, and represents 9 new car franchises: Chevrolet, Honda, BMW, Volkswagen, Subaru, Mazda, Toyota, Scion and Kia all located on the Peninsula.

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CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR; Cox Communications, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com; Leigh Woisard, Cox Communications, +1-757-222-2646, leigh.woisard@cox.com; Elizabeth Olmstead, Cox Enterprises, +1-678-645-0762, elizabeth.olmstead@coxinc.com; Matthew Shaffer, The Trust for Public Land, +1-415-495-4014, matthew.shaffer@tpl.org

Web Site: http://www.cox.com

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