Let’s sail-ebrate the latest changemakers who are moving the region towards a sustainable, equitable place.

Last evening was the 8th annual SustainPHL at the Independence Seaport Museum. We had an incredible group of nominees. Please read about their work in our digital program.

The finalists were voted on by our planning committee, last year’s award recipients, and local sustainability nonprofits.

TD Bank Sustainable Communities

These nominees expand access to sustainable solutions that strengthen and support Philadelphia communities.

Philly Food Rescue

Climate Hero

These nominees lead large-scale initiatives that transform how Philadelphians live, move, and care for the environment.

TreePhilly

Neighborhood Champs

These nominees create meaningful impact through hands-on neighborhood leadership and engagement.

Black Farmers Co-op of Philadelphia

Environmental Justice

These nominees advance equity by ensuring marginalized communities are empowered in sustainability efforts.

Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative (P.A.S.H.I.)

Activist of the Year

These nominees raise visibility and mobilize their communities around critical sustainability causes.

Clean Water Action

Impact Business of the Year

These nominees are for-profit enterprises driving social and environmental progress while supporting the local economy.

Triple Bottom Brewing

Vicinity #FuturePHL

These nominees are shaping the future of Philadelphia’s sustainability.

Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia

Sustainability Visionaries

These nominees redefine what’s possible in sustainability, paving the way for a resilient Philadelphia.

Jay Coen Gilbert & Bart Houlahan

Rising Tide Award

These nominees create new directions for sustainability, navigating challenges and opening doors for others to follow.

Tiffany Threadgould

Photos by BeauMonde Photography

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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. View all posts by Julie Hancher