Raleigh, NC – Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) has announced finalists for its 7th annual Sustainable North Carolina Awards. Sixteen organizations that have demonstrated leadership in integrating social responsibility and environmental stewardship into successful business strategies will be recognized. A gala dinner banquet and awards ceremony emceed by Chris William, host of Carolina Business review, will be held on Monday, November 10th, at the Raleigh Convention Center. Noted author and management strategist, Peter Senge, will deliver the keynote address.
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the finalists at a reception prior to the awards ceremony. In addition, the NC Sustainable Business Council (NCSBC), a member-led initiative of SNC, will hold its semi-annual forum earlier in the day in conjunction with the awards program. Business managers and experts will discuss the real-world challenges and lessons learned implementing sustainable practices. These prestigious events attract a wide variety of leaders from business, government, non-profits and academia from across the state.
Along with the Sustainable North Carolina Awards and NCSBC Forum, SNC is partnering with the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and Seven-Star Events to produce the Sustainable Solutions Expo (Nov. 9-11) at the Raleigh Convention Center. The SS Expo is a first-of-its-
“In today’s economy, it is imperative that organizations understand the new conditions we’re facing and develop integrated strategies for creating long term value. Business-as-
An independent judging panel has selected three finalists for each of four categories of awards, including three categories for businesses and one for government, nonprofit & academic organizations. Applicants are scored on criteria including measurable results, commitment of the organization’
The Triple Bottom Line Award recognizes initiatives by for-profit businesses that demonstrate the successful integration of all three aspects of sustainability - social, environmental and economic. The finalists are The Biltmore Company (Asheville), Burt’s Bees (Morrisville)
The Innovation Award recognizes initiatives by for-profit businesses that have demonstrated new cutting edge technologies or business models that address societal and/or environmental issues in a meaningful way. The finalists are Cadmus Whitehall Group (Charlotte), Proximity Hotel (Greensboro)
The Entrepreneurship Award recognizes small for-profit and for-benefit businesses that have demonstrated a positive impact on their employees, community and environment. Finalists are FLS Energy (Asheville), Green Planet Catering (Raleigh) and Lindsey Landscape (Apex).
The Greater Good Award recognizes initiatives by non-profits, government agencies and educational institutions that have demonstrated leadership in promoting and enabling sustainable practices in the state. Finalists are Central Piedmont Community College’s Center for Sustainability (Charlotte), US Navy Fleet Readiness Center East (Cherry Point) and Wake Technical Community College (Raleigh).
In addition, special commendations will be awarded to Compass Group (Charlotte), Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (Camp Le Jeneune), and jointly to Maverick Enterprises (Monroe) and Larry’s Beans (Raleigh).
Judges for this year’s awards are Anne Claire Broughton, SJF Ventures; Deborah Gallagher, Duke Nicholas School; Jim Jubelirer, Harris Interactive;
Past winners of the Sustainable North Carolina Awards include The Redwoods Group, Cree, Skanska, the NC State Energy Office, Larry’s Beans, Piedmont Biofuels, Shaw Carpet and SJF Ventures.
Major sponsors for the 2008 Sustainable North Carolina Awards are Cisco, Cherokee Investment Partners, PBS&J, SAS, Burt’s Bees, and EarthCREW. Other sponsors include Lenovo, Duke Energy, NC GreenPower, Biltmore, Kilpatrick Stockton, Blumenthal Foundation, The Redwoods Group, NC State Energy Office and Pepco Energy Services.
For more information about the Sustainable North Carolina Awards, NCSBC Forum, and Sustainable Solutions Expo visit www.sustainnc.org/
About Sustainable North Carolina
Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) is a non-profit organization that works as a catalyst for a sustainable economy through professional education, networking, implementation assistance and recognition. SNC is spearheading the NC Sustainable Business Council (NCSBC) to provide business leadership for an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable future. NCSBC is a member-directed organization that provides a forum for business people to network, collaborate, access information and resources, and create awareness.
About Sustainable North Carolina Awards
Sustainable North Carolina initiated its awards program in 2002 to honor organizations leading the way in creating solutions for a sustainable future. Since then, the SNC Awards has grown into a high profile event that attracts hundreds of business, government, non-profit and academic leaders from across the state.
Company: Sustainable North Carolina
Contact: Katy Ansardi, President
Phone: 919.839.2111 x9304
Email: kansardi@sustannc.org
