Submitted by Sustainable Connections
Sustainable Connections is seeking nominations and entries for the 14th annual Sustainability Champion Awards. Members of the public can nominate a Sustainable Connections business who is a pioneer in our local economy to receive a Sustainability Award.
Drawn from the four tenets of Sustainable Connections’ mission, the awards congratulate leaders in promoting a Strong Community, Healthy Environment, Meaningful Employment and Thinking Local First as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award for leaders making positive changes within their business and the greater community.
The Strong Community Award recognizes a Sustainable Connections business that actively engages our community, leads by example, and gives back. They are strong collaborators and openly share their knowledge with others.
The Healthy Environment Award goes to a Sustainable Connections business that measures their triple bottom line benefits (people, planet, profit) and inspires others to implement sustainable business practices in their own business.
The Meaningful Employment Award is given to a Sustainable Connections business that provides employment opportunities to engage employees, provide livable jobs and plan for the future.
The Buying Local First Award recognizes a Sustainable Connections business that promotes a strong and diverse local economy. They have also increased awareness about the personal, community and economic benefits of choosing local first.
The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2016. A directory of Sustainable Connections Businesses, previous year’s winners and a short online nomination form can be found on the organizations website at www.SustainableConnections.org. Nomination forms are also available at Sustainable Connections’ office at 1701 Ellis St, Ste 221 in Bellingham.
The awards will be presented at an annual awards ceremony held in February. The winning businesses will receive a custom engraved wood plaque, promotional photos taken at their place of business, media exposure and the hard earned recognition of their contribution to a local lively economy.
