Nine recipients recognized at October 20th ceremony at the Academy of Natural Sciences
PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 21, 2022) — After an almost three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Green Philly recognized nine Philadelphia-area changemakers with distinction at its SustainPHL awards ceremony on Thursday, October 20. With 28 nominees in nine categories, hundreds of people excitedly toasted their impactful efforts. These awards honor a gamut of impassioned environmentalists, from sustainability visionaries to local environmental heroes making a difference in their communities.
The fifth annual SustainPHL ceremony was held Thursday, October 20, at the Academy of Natural Sciences. In lieu of plastic cups, guests received reusable cups thanks to partner The Rounds.
This event is a celebration of sustainable significance in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. The award categories include: Activist of the Year, Sustainable Communities, Impact Business Leader, Business Innovation, Environmental Justice, Climate Hero, Neighborhood Champion, #FuturePHL and Sustainability Next Gen. Nominations were open to the public, and recipients were selected by committee.
Attendees enjoyed local fare and libations, including Dads Hat Rye and Philadelphia Distilling Blue Coat Gin.
2022 SustainPHL Award Recipients
Activist of the Year, Terrill Haigler, “Ya Fav Trashman”
TD Bank Sustainable Communities, Sanctuary Farm
Impact Business Leader, Grant Blvd
Business Innovation, Dyvert
Environmental Justice, Jerome Shabazz, Overbrook Environmental Education Center
Climate Hero, Trash Academy
Neighborhood Champ, Sally McCabe, PHS
Jefferson #FuturePHL, All Together Now
Sustainability Next Gen, Zakia Elliott, Soil Generation
About SustainPHL
SustainPHL is a celebration dedicated to increasing engagement for sustainability and uniting the sustainability community. SustainPHL was created in 2016 by Green Philly and organized by a chair committee.
About Green Philly
Green Philly makes sustainable living accessible, inexpensive and fun through news, events and social media. Founded in 2008 to make sustainability accessible for all Philadelphians, Green Philly is a community-focused resource that connects people to sustainable solutions, educates and empowers its readers. Throughout the year, Green Philly hosts panels, thought leadership events and tours. In 2016, Green Philly founded SustainPHL, Philadelphia’s annual sustainability award ceremony and celebration and celebration.
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