About the Awards 

Greensboro's Community Sustainability Council, with support from OSR, created the Live Green Awards Program in 2023 to celebrate sustainability leadership from local businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Categories include: 

Energy Wise Award - Honors businesses, individuals or community organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing renewable energy use, enhancing energy efficiency, reducing air pollutants, and implementing innovative energy practices.

Sustainability Champion Award - Recognizes outstanding businesses, individuals or community organizations that foster sustainability awareness, literacy, and action through inclusive partnerships. This award celebrates those who demonstrate a steadfast commitment to sustainability advocacy and fostering collaboration between community stakeholders.

Waste Not Award - Honors businesses, individuals or community organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to sustainable waste management practices, specific to recycling, composting, waste avoidance, responsible sourcing, and waste recovery.

In Touch with Nature Award - To honor businesses, individuals or community organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship through innovative practices in natural resource conservation, tree and land preservation, use of native plants, and sustainable landscaping.

Unity in Sustainability Award - Recognizes and honors businesses, individuals or community organizations that show outstanding commitment to sustainability. This award celebrates efforts that create inclusive environments, support marginalized communities, and develop sustainable, socially just solutions to climate challenges.

Past Winners

• 2025 Live Green Award Winners
• 2024 Live Green Award Winners
• 2023 Live Green Award Winners
• 2023 Food Waste Poster Contest Winners (NC A&T State University)