2025 Sustain Charlotte Awards Nomination Form
Celebrate a person, building project, business, government agency, young sustainability leader or nonprofit that deserves to be honored for advancing smart growth and sustainability in the Charlotte region! Nominations are due by March 7, 2025. Questions? Please contact Lauren Sawyers (lauren.sawyers@sustaincharlotte.org). NOTE: Past winners are ineligible to win two years in a row.
Are you nominating an individual, building project, business, nonprofit, or government agency? (Must be located in the greater Charlotte area.) Please pick one category per a nomination submission.
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Individual
Building project
Small business (gross annual revenues under $3 million)
Large business (gross annual revenues above $3 million)
Nonprofit
Government agency
Young sustainability leader (21 and under)
Name of nominee
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Please provide a brief description of the nominee to introduce them to our judges. NOTE: Space is limited to 250 characters (including spaces).
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Criteria
Our independent panel of judges will use the following criteria to get to know the nominee and better understand why they are deserving of a Sustain Charlotte Award. We understand that not all criteria are applicable to every nominee, but please check the ones that are applicable and provide a brief description of the ways the nominee meets them.
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Does the nominee actively advance racial equity through their work?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee actively advances racial equity through their work. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee's efforts benefit the broader community?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee's efforts benefit the broader community. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee inspire/lead others to do more?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee inspires/leads others to do more. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee engage the community in planning/identifying challenges and their solutions?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee engages the community in planning/identifying challenges and their solutions. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee strengthen the local economy?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee strengthens the local economy. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
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Does the nominee improve air quality by reducing air pollution?
Yes
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If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee improves air quality by reducing air pollution. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee use renewable energy and/or promote energy efficiency?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee uses renewable energy and/or promotes energy efficiency. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee enhance a sustainable food system?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee enhances a sustainable food system. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee promote smart land use?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee promotes smart land use. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee create or enhance sustainable transportation choices (biking, walking, transit , greenways)?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee creates or enhances sustainable transportation choices. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee encourage or incorporate creative solutions to reduce waste?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee encourages or incorporates creative solutions to reduce waste. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee support a healthy natural environment?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please briefly explain how the nominee supports a healthy natural environment. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
Does the nominee advance climate change mitigation and/or resilience?
Yes
Not applicable
If YES, please BRIEFLY explain how the nominee advances climate change mitigation and/or resilience. (Limit 250 characters)
Leave this field blank if this criteria is not applicable to your nominee.
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BUILDING PROJECT criteria (*Please skip this question if you're NOT nominating a building project.)
Uses land efficiently, building up rather than out
Considers future adjacent uses
Respects community history and culture
Creates or enhances a vibrant mix of uses (residential, retail, office)
Increases the range of housing options available (size, type, affordability, location)
Utilizes low-impact or regenerative design techniques and materials
Considers existing or planned development and/or other infrastructure
Protects or enhances open space, farmland, parks, or critical environmental areas
Briefly describe how your nominee meets the applicable BUILDING PROJECT criteria.
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Please explain why you think this nominee deserves a Sustain Charlotte Award. NOTE: Space is limited to 1000 characters (including spaces).
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What is the name of a contact for the NOMINEE?
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First Name
Last Name
What is an email address for the NOMINEE contact?
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example@example.com
What is the phone number for the NOMINEE contact?
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What is YOUR name?
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First Name
Last Name
What is YOUR email address?
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example@example.com
What is YOUR phone number?
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Please enter a valid phone number.
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