Philadelphia has welcomed the world in 2026, from the World Cup to major events that have put our city on an international stage. At SustainPHL, we’re bringing that global energy home.
This year’s celebration puts think global, act local at the heart of SustainPHL. The challenges facing our planet are global, but many of the solutions start in our own neighborhoods, businesses, and communities.
It’s especially fitting that we’ll gather at a new venue this year: the German Society of Pennsylvania, an organization with deep international roots and more than 250 years of history in Philadelphia.
On Thursday, October 29, we’ll celebrate the people putting those ideas into action. From advancing clean energy and circular solutions to strengthening neighborhoods and advocating for cleaner air, the 2026 SustainPHL nominees represent the people, organizations, businesses and ideas moving our region forward.
Now in its ninth year, SustainPHL brings together Philadelphia’s sustainability community to recognize local progress, make new connections and celebrate the people working toward a more sustainable future.
Meet the 2026 nominees below, and join us at SustainPHL 2026.
These nominees are finding creative ways to rethink materials, waste and business practices for a more sustainable future.
These nominees are taking action on climate change and helping build a more resilient region.
These nominees create meaningful change through hands-on leadership and engagement in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
These nominees expand access to sustainable solutions that strengthen and support Philadelphia communities.
These nominees are businesses using their work to drive environmental and social impact while contributing to the local economy.
These nominees are helping shape the future of sustainability in Philadelphia through the built environment, clean energy and transportation.
These nominees educate, organize and mobilize communities around critical environmental and sustainability issues.
These nominees are creating new paths in sustainability, bringing others along and helping strengthen Philadelphia’s sustainability community.
These nominees work to ensure that communities most affected by environmental challenges have a voice in creating a healthier and more equitable future.
We’ll be sharing more about these nominees over the next few weeks.
The award recipients will be announced at the 9th annual SustainPHL on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden Street.
SustainPHL brings together Philadelphia’s sustainability community for an evening of food, drinks, networking and celebration, culminating in our annual awards ceremony honoring the people making a difference across the region.
VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by general admission at 6:30 p.m.
Get your tickets to SustainPHL 2026.
Photos from SustainPHL 2025 by BeauMonde Originals
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