Know A Contra Costa Standout In Sustainability And 'Green' Practices?

PHOTO: Contra Costa County Supervisor John M. Gioia (left) presenting the 2014 award to Andrew Whitmore of The Watershed Project.

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From Tyler Snortum-Phelps of Sustainable Contra Costa:

Do you know of someone who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to implementing sustainable practices and inspires change? Each year, community, business, and government leaders come together to celebrate and honor those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa communities healthy, beautiful, clean, and resilient - for the long run.

Nominate an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business for their good work and celebrate the accomplishments in Contra Costa County!

Check out previous years’ winners and learn more at www.SustainableCoCo.org/Awards.

New Award Categories:

Leadership in Sustainable Communities

Leadership in Food System Innovation

Leadership in Sustainable Resource Management

Leadership in Sustainable Economics

Rising Star Award (18 and under)

Green Building Awards - Recognize the architects, builders, and owners of green buildings in Contra Costa County with the third annual Green Building Awards. The Green Building award nominees will be evaluated by an independent panel of distinguished green and sustainable building professionals.www.sustainablecoco.org/greenbuildingawards

Nomination forms are simple but they must be received by July 10th!

New innovation contest! Sustainable Contra Costa will award $500 to the winner of the 2015 Seeds Of Change contest. This contest funds creative projects and innovative ideas from individuals, nonprofits or schools. Final voting and awarding of prize money will take place at the September 23rd awards gala. Visitsustainablecoco.org/seedsofchange for all the details, and to nominate your group!

Mark your calendar: The Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala will be at 6:00pm on September 23rd at the Hilton Concord.