This past Thursday night, the Sustainable Business Network hosted their 2nd Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony at La Peg/ Fringe Arts.

The awards honor GSI (Green Stormwater Infrastructure) projects in the Greater Philadelphia Area, the triple bottom line benefits of GSI, and the many partners who make these projects successful.

2017 GSI Award Winners

Public Projects: Projects managed at least in part by a public agency and/or are on public property (local, city, state, federal)

Winner: Jenkintown Creek Restoration project

All the Jenkintown Creek Restoration crew pic.twitter.com/Db7mblpq6P

— Green Philly (@greenphillyblog) May 11, 2017

Private Projects: Projects managed by a private entity and/or are on private property

Winner: Frankford Friends Nature Learning Lab

The @GSIPartners Private Projects Winner is Frankford Friends Nature Learning Lab pic.twitter.com/3Q2cBoMMOm

— Green Philly (@greenphillyblog) May 11, 2017

Early Adopters: Public or Private projects 10 years or older

Winner: VUSP Bio-Infiltration Traffic Island

Winner of @GSIPartners Early Adopters is VUSP Bio-Infiltration Traffic Island pic.twitter.com/RYw0qTbEIb

— Green Philly (@greenphillyblog) May 11, 2017

Research in GSI: Peer-reviewed, published, and/or presented academic, non-profit, government, or private research on one or more elements of the triple bottom line performance of GSI

Winner: Philadelphia Water: Green City Clean Waters

Winner of @GSIPartners Research is @PhillyH2O Green City Clean Waters, also a #SustainPHL 2016 winner. Going for a threepeat, friends?!? pic.twitter.com/6MrPJL8mqC

— Green Philly (@greenphillyblog) May 11, 2017

Leadership in GSI: An individual whose work has transformed the understanding and/or use of GSI in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Winner: Andy Kricun, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority

Winner of @GSIPartners Leadership is Andy Kricun of @camdencountynj Municipal Utilities Authority pic.twitter.com/EMUEe4MB4F

— Green Philly (@greenphillyblog) May 11, 2017

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher