Thank you for your interest in the Green California Summit 2026 Leadership Awards.
The categories are:
Local Government - Any structure, dwelling, garage, or shelter owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the City and used for any municipal or public purposes by the City that has incorporated sustainable solutions that have changed the way that local government performs and manages.
State Government - A state government owned building that demonstrate the States goals in sustainability, decarbonization, resiliency or environmental benefits.
Conservation - Prevention of wasteful use of a resource. Preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment and of wildlife.
Pioneer - A person who begins or helps develop something new in the area of sustainability and prepares the way for others to follow.
College or University - A Community College or University project or program that creates change in the area of sustainability and environmental progress.
School - A K-12 school with noteworthy sustainability projects that have changed the way the school performs and manages it's campus.
District - A district wide project or program that creates change in the area of sustainability and environmental progress.
Environmental Literacy - Implementation of California's Environmental Literacy principles with student engagement, addressing a wide range of areas.
Teacher - A Teacher that has demonstrated leadership in the realm of sustainability, Environmental Literacy or who is connecting classroom learning to the facility or campus.
Environmental Champion - A Company, Project or Organization that demonstrates significant achievements helping to advance California's Sustainability efforts.
If the nominee is chosen they will be awarded in person at the Green California Summit Commemorative 20-year Gala and Leadership Awards on September 16th and included in a magazine article with all awardees.
Submission deadline is on June 30, 2026