SustainPHL 2022 is returning on October 20, 2022. Here is the full list of the nominees, from individuals using art to fight climate change, organize neighborhood cleanups, and organizations that are making a big impact.
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Activist of the Year
Micah Gold-Markel, Solar States
Terrill Haigler
The Big Clean Up/Taaj Williams
This nominee is working to provide communities with equitable access to clean air & water, clean & open spaces, careers, and energy-efficient resources, as well as protecting local wildlife & habitats.
Circular Philadelphia
Sanctuary Farms
PAR Recycle Works, Maurice Jones
Impact Business Leader
Echo Systems
GRANT Blvd
Luhv Deli
Reveal Avocado Seed Brew
Business Innovation
Green Ablutions
SHIFT
Dyvert
Environmental Justice: This person’s work advocates for equitable and fair involvement of marginalized communities in their environment
Eastwick United CDC
Ebony Griffin
Jerome Shabazz
Climate Hero: This nominee is combating climate change through communications, advocating, and influencing change.
Caroline Burkholder, Temple University
Linnea Bond
Trash Academy
Neighborhood Champ
Sally McCabe, PHS
Ivana Gonzalez, Esperanza *
Bria Wimberly, The Discovery Center
#FuturePHL: Helping the future of Philadelphia’s sustainability and climate resilience
All Together Now PA
Indego Bike Share
Melvin Powell
Sustainability Next Gen: Up & Coming Sustainability Leaders
Jackson Kusiak, Solar States
Hajjah Glover, Glover Gardens
Zakia Elliott
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