Washington, DC – Mayor Adrian M. Fenty today recognized 9 District businesses and nonprofit organizations for their environmental stewardship, innovative best practices, pollution prevention, and resource conservation in the second annual ‘Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Awards.’ The winners range in size from a neighborhood restaurant to an international financial institution.
“The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize the very best in sustainable commerce in the District of Columbia,” said Mayor Fenty. “Every day, the winners demonstrate that taking care of the environment makes good business sense.”
The awards are a component of the Mayor’s Green agenda, and an effort to incentivize growth of local green enterprises, green existing businesses and District government, and train local workforce to fill green jobs of the future. Over several months, the management team at the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) accepted and considered 44 applications in 6 categories. Winners received an engraved award from Mayor Fenty.
“For the District to continue realizing the Mayor’s vision of one of the world’s greenest cities, the private and nonprofit sectors have an incredibly important role.” said DDOE Director Christophe Tulou. “Today’s award winners are leading the charge in finding sustainable ways to do business; and we thank them for that.”
The winners of the 2010 Mayor’s Environmental Excellence Awards are:
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Alice Ferguson Foundation, Partner of the Year
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American Chemical Society, Large Facility
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Busboys and Poets, Restaurant
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Community Preservation and Development Corporation, Construction/Development
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DC Central Kitchen, Small Facility
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Founding Farmers, Restaurant
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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, Large Facility
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Landis Construction Corporation, Small Facility
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Marriott Washington at Metro Center, Hotel
For photos and a detailed case study, visit winning business 2010.