KY EXCEL offers incentives for members to facilitate participation in the program, recognize member achievements and encourage continual improvement. Program incentives include public recognition, networking opportunities and enhanced agency services. 

Advocate

• Invitation to KY EXCEL members' meeting and training events. 
• Recognition at the KY EXCEL members' event.
• Use of logo and KY EXCEL materials for marketing opportunities. 
• Announcements of new members using monthly Department for Environmental Protection (DEP) report, Web site and Surpassing Expectations newsletter.
• Annual category awards to recognize top achievements.
• Access to local and state networking events with members.
• Partnership opportunities with other KY EXCEL members.
• Inclusion on members' listings.
• Access to members-only Web site (in development). 
• Scheduled events to provide access to regulatory officials.
• Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA) support in identifying resources and liaisons.
• Inclusion of profile (a one-page summary on your facility) on the Web site.
• Link to your Web site from KY EXCEL Members' Web page.

Partner

• Invitation to KY EXCEL members' meeting and training events. 
• Recognition at the KY EXCEL members' event.
• Use of logo and KY EXCEL materials for marketing opportunities. 
• Announcements of new members using monthly DEP report, Web site and Surpassing Expectations newsletter. 
• Annual category awards to recognize top achievements.  
• Access to local and state networking events with members.
• Partnership opportunities with other KY EXCEL members.
• Inclusion on members' listings.
• Access to members-only Web site (in development). 
• Scheduled events to provide access to regulatory officials.
• DCA support in identifying resources and liaisons.
• Inclusion of profile (a one-page summary on your facility) on the Web site.
• Link to your Web site from KY EXCEL Members' Web page.

Leader

• Invitation to KY EXCEL members' meeting and training events. 
• Recognition at the KY EXCEL members' event.
• Use of logo and KY EXCEL materials for marketing opportunities. 
• Announcements of new members using monthly DEP report, Web site and Surpassing Expectations newsletter.
• Annual category awards to recognize top achievements.
• Access to local and state networking events with members.
• Partnership opportunities with other KY EXCEL members.
• Inclusion on members' listings.
• Access to members-only Web site (in development).
• Scheduled events to provide access to regulatory officials.
• DCA support in identifying resources and liaisons.
• Inclusion of profile (a one-page summary on your facility) on the Web site.
• Link to your Web site from KY EXCEL Members' Web page.
• Assistance in preparation of a press release.
• Invitation to advise KY EXCEL on regulatory incentives.
• Accelerated Permit Option.

Master

• Invitation to KY EXCEL members' meeting and training events. 
• Recognition at the KY EXCEL members' event.
• Use of logo and KY EXCEL materials for marketing opportunities.
• Announcements of new members using monthly DEP report, Web site and Surpassing Expectations newsletter.
• Annual category awards to recognize top achievements.   
• Access to local and state networking events with members.
• Partnership opportunities with other KY EXCEL members.
• Inclusion on members' listings.
• Access to members-only Web site (in development).
• Scheduled events to provide access to regulatory officials.
• DCA support in identifying resources and liaisons.
• Inclusion of profile (a one-page summary on your facility) on the Web site.
• Link to your Web site from KY EXCEL Members' Web page.
• Statewide press release from the governor's office announcing your membership.
• Invitation to advise KY EXCEL on regulatory incentives.
• Accelerated Permit Option.
• Photo opportunity and certificate presentation at member's location.  
• Opportunity for dual membership in KY EXCEL and the Environmental Protection Agency's National Environmental Performance Track Program.