The Partners in Project Green Sustainability Awards were created to recognize the innovative and inspiring work of local companies who are embracing sustainability and realizing the business benefits of their actions. Each year the award has a theme and the winners are selected by a jury of their peers that includes the previous years’ recipients.

The awards recognize four businesses, one in each of the following sectors: Hospitality, Office, Manufacturing, and Logistics.

The 2012 theme is “Employee Engagement in Sustainability”. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE

Employee Engagement in Sustainability will be evaluated on three criteria:

• EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION: percentage of facility employee’s participating in environmental initiatives and projects
• GOVERNANCE: established governance structures supporting employee engagement
• RESULTS: projects and innovations directly resulting from employee engagement

The deadline for applications is August 15^th, 2012. All submissions are to be made to Jennifer Taves, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Businesses must be a Partners in Project Green Partner, and/or located within the Pearson Eco-Business Zone. Previous winners from the past three years cannot submit and the project or initiative must have been initiated within the last 36 months. Applicants from previous years can reapply if significant changes have occurred.

The award winners will be announced and recognized at the Partners in Project Green fall networking gala on Thursday October 7, 2012.

For further information please contact Jennifer Taves at 416-661-6600 extension 5570 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .