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Announcing the SustainPHL 2023 nominees

…Drumroll for the latest list of sustainability changemakers

SustainPHL is returning for the 6th annual awards ceremony and celebration on October 19, 2023. 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.

Don’t miss the ceremony –  Grab your tickets now.

SustainPHL 2023 nominees:

Business Innovation

Carbon Reform
ClearCOGS
Glitter

Climate Hero

Scott Kelly
Laurel Hill
Gary Downing

Environmental Justice

Veggie Mijas
John Armstead
Korin Tangtrakul and Taylor Quinland

Feeding the Future

Get Fresh Daily
Rebel Ventures
Philly Food Rescue | Share Food Program

FuturePHL

Jessica Noon PHL Airport
Vicinity Energy
The Philadelphia Floral Guild

Impact Business Leader

Riverwards Produce
Ray’s Reusables
Ebony Suns

Neighborhood Champion

Jose Ferran
Cesar Andreú Iglesias Community Garden & Neighborhood Gardens Trust
Josephine Gasiewski Winter

Sustainable Communities

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Sustainable Business Network (SBN)
Back to Earth Compost Crew

Sustainable Storyteller

Bradley Flamm
Andrew Conboy
Sarah McAnulty


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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