Drum roll, please: it’s time to announce the nominees for SustainPHL!
Firstly, thank you to everyone who came to our 10-year anniversary party last evening to witness this announcement in person. It was beyond exciting to share that moment with our Green Philly community! (Psst. Stay tuned for more 10-year party deets soon!)
How we chose: Nominations were open to the public in early May with an online submission form. Our committee reviewed each criterion and awarded points based on submission forms. Then, The final top 3 nominees were tabulated by highest ranking average score, with a couple of ties!
Without further ado, here are the 2018 SustainPHL nominees:
This nominee is broadening the reach of sustainability education and/or deepening the knowledge within the community (to traditional and non-traditional students).
This nominee is propelling Philadelphia’s future in sustainability.
This nominee is combating climate change through communications and large-scale initiatives & programs. These initiatives and programs can dramatically improve sustainability (infrastructure, policy, restoration, research).
This nominee is working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air & water, clean & open spaces, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife & habitats.
These businesses are making an impact in our community, by employing community members as well as positively affecting our environment. Impact businesses are proof that for-profit enterprises can be stewards of social and environmental change, creating that triple-bottom line.
This nominee has created impact beyond the conventional definition of sustainability by promoting communities to thrive both economically & sustainably and broadening the reach of sustainability to new communities that could have been neglected.
This nominee is a for-profit company with a new and innovative product, solution or service.
This nominee is promoting a sustainability cause and is an activist in his/her/their community by increasing visibility and awareness of sustainability initiatives to new & broader audiences.
This nominee is making a difference on a micro level (neighborhood engagement, block captain, etc) and his/her/their efforts could be unrecognized.
Attend the ceremony on Aug. 16 and see firsthand who takes home an award. Bonus: live music, sustainable vendors, and educational activities galore! Buy now and save for our early bird rates until June 29th. Grab your tickets here.
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