Nominations Open for Sustainability Awards

Know someone who's done something great to advance sustainability in San Mateo County? Nominations are open until Nov. 18 for three award programs.

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is now accepting nominations for its 2023 awards program, which honors those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices in San Mateo County. SSMC will celebrate the awardees at its 24th annual Awards Celebration during the spring of 2023.

Sustainability Award nominations may be made in five categories: individuals, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions and government agencies. In addition, SSMC is accepting nominations for its 21st annual Green Building Award, which it cosponsors with the American Institute of Architects San Mateo Chapter. Application forms and criteria for the awards are available on SSMC’s website at https://sustainablesanmateo.org/awards. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Peninsula Clean Energy is also announcing its 2023 All-Electric Awards program today, which recognizes builders, property owners and design teams on the forefront of building electrification in San Mateo County. Winners will be honored during SSMC’s Awards Celebration in spring 2023. For more information, visit Peninsula Clean Energy’s website at https://www.peninsulacleanener....

For more information about Sustainable San Mateo County, visit https://sustainablesanmateo.or... or email advocate@sustainablesanmateo.org.