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1. Who is eligible to apply?

Businesses (small to large)
Individuals (leaders to ordinary citizens)
Educational institutions
Non-profits/Community groups/Faith based organizations
Government agencies

2. What types of nominations are eligible?

Established and emerging:

  • Built Projects
  • Programs
  • Products
  • Places
  • Policies/Ccampaigns
  • Media (stories & reporters)
  • Artistic/Cultural Expressions
  • Systems/Process
  • Curriculum
  • Events

3. How are nominations sustainable?

You might not consider yourself sustainable, but if any of the following describe you or what you're doing, submit an application!

  • Energy Efficiency/Conservation
  • Sustainable Manufacturing/Processes
  • Sustainable Consumer Product
  • Water Efficiency/Conservation
  • Transportation Alternatives
  • Partnership Building
  • Waste Reduction/Recycle/Compost
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Integrated Environmental Management Systems (land/water/air)
  • Landscaping/Greening
  • Wildlife Habitat Protection
  • Sustainable Livelihood/Employment
  • Sustainable Social Program
  • Recreational Opportunity
  • Public Access
  • Creative Stormwater Management
  • Sustainable Health System/Program
  • Sustainable Food Production/Distribution
  • Education/Outreach
  • Community Engagement
  • Social Justice/Equity
  • Economic Feasibility/Profitability
  • Green Building Elements

4.  What are the entry guidelines?

Submission deadline is Friday, January 9, 2009.

Nominees are not bound by their geographic location, but the project must have demonstrated impact on the Greater Philadelphia region (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties in PA; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties in NJ).

All submission materials must be included.

Nominees agree that their submission may be posted to the web site, and summaries may be used in public outreach (including media).

Finalists will be determined in mid January and may be asked to submit additional information for the Awards ceremony. Winners will not be informed until the awards event. Details to follow.

If you are not sure of your project's eligibility, please contact Jessica Anderson at 215-592-7020 x 101 janderson@pecpa.org.

All nominees are encouraged to attend the Awards reception event in March. Each nominating organization will receive at least 5 reserved spaces at the event (the event is free but registration will be required).

2007 and 2008 Philadelphia Sustainability Award winners are not eligible to win in 2009 for the same project. Other projects completed by winners may be submitted.

 

Questions? Visit our FAQ page.

 

Check out last year's winners. 

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