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Announcing: Our SustainPHL 2020 Nominees

A special awards ceremony will conclude the Embracing Resiliency Symposium on September 25th.

2020  has been a challenging year in many ways including the pandemic, economic instability, racial injustice, and climate.

Although we could not host SustainPHL in person this year, there are exceptional Philadelphians that deserve recognition of their efforts rising above and beyond.

We are hosting a special SustainPHL awards portion to conclude our Embracing Resiliency Symposium at 4 PM. Our committee reviewed nominations for candidates that are rising up to the urgent challenges of 2020.

Join us at the Embracing Resiliency Symposium on 9/25. Award Recipients will be announced at 4 PM.

Hometown Hero: In Memory of Kyle Shenandoah

Terrill Haigler, Ya Fav Trashman

Philly Thrive

Ron Whyte, Deep Green Philly & Mural Arts

Impact Business Leader

Azavea

Black and Mobile

Grant BLVD

Triple Bottom Brewing

#FuturePHL

Farmer Jawn Philly

First Light Project

The Resource Exchange

Resilient Leader 2020

Mama-Tee Community Fridge

Sate Kampar

Sew Masks Philly

Want to see the award recipients announced live? Join us at the Embracing Resiliency Symposium next Friday. The award ceremony will begin at 4 PM.

Tickets include access to the awards ceremony, all panels, recordings, networking, and more. Can’t attend the entire day? Worried about admission? We have an equitable Pay What You Wish ticket option.


Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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