Applicants merit these awards because of their outstanding efforts in continually reducing their environmental footprint and improving their progress on qualifying sustainable criteria. Green businesses and organizations are committed to working toward sustainability and have documented efforts to refine their practices to protect the environment and their community.

In the form below tell us why you think your business would be a good choice to win one of the Green Business awards, please cite examples. Feel free to expand on your explanation; the more information you can provide, the better our award panel will be able to score your efforts. Supporting documentation and photographs are a good addition—but they are not a substitute to completing sections within this nomination form. Applicants may choose to apply for multiple awards.

If you are nominating a business for an award, we encourage you to work with that business to ensure that information provided is specific and accurate to that business's sustainability practices. If the nominated business is not currently a Clark County Green Business, contact our team at info@clarkgreenbiz.com to determine award eligibility.

Green Award categories:

Sustainability Trailblazer

This award recognizes a business or organization that has demonstrated exceptional innovation and leadership in driving sustainable practices. The Sustainability Trailblazer celebrates those who pioneer groundbreaking solutions, challenge conventional norms, and inspire others to prioritize environmental stewardship. Honorees in this category have made significant strides toward creating a greener future through innovative products, processes, or initiatives that address pressing environmental challenges. Whether through bold ideas, transformative strategies, impactful community engagement, or a standout sustainability project, this award highlights those at the forefront of environmental progress. It recognizes both comprehensive efforts and focused initiatives that pave the way for a more sustainable world.

Community Champion

The Community Champion Award recognizes a business or organization that has made a profound and lasting impact on their community through sustainability-driven initiatives. This category celebrates those who lead by example, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations to address environmental challenges. Recipients of this award demonstrate a commitment to creating inclusive, resilient communities by supporting green initiatives, advocating for positive environmental change, and engaging employees through education, training, and active participation in sustainability efforts.

Seeds of Sustainability

The Seeds of Sustainability award recognizes a business or organization at the early stages of their eco-friendly journey that are actively working toward green certification and integrating environmentally sustainable practices into their operations. This award honors their significant commitment and progress in adopting sustainability as a core focus, recognizing their dedication to innovation, transformation, and positive environmental impact. These organizations set an inspiring example for others, showcasing the potential and promise of a greener future.

Sustainability Legacy

The Sustainability Legacy award honors a business or organization that has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to sustainability, integrating environmentally conscious practices into their operations for many years. This recognition celebrates dedication to continuous improvement, year after year, as they’ve evolved and adapted to new challenges and opportunities in environmental stewardship. By consistently advancing their sustainability efforts, these leaders set an enduring example for others, showcasing how a lasting commitment to a greener future creates meaningful change in Clark County.