Innovation in Sustainability Awards

The Innovation in Sustainability Awards highlight the most brilliant and innovative approaches to organizational sustainability in Oregon.

Congratulations to the 2012 winners! Click through below to read their stories.

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View past winners: 2011 2010 2009 Finalists and winners:


Product
Includes design and function considerations
• Bee Local
• EcoZoom
• Winner: Lucid Energy

Operations
Internal sustainability taken to the next level
• Boly:Welch Consulting | Recruiting
• Hawthorne Auto Clinic
• Winner: Keen Inc.

Supply Chain
For organizations that actively work with their suppliers to promote better practices
• Bamboo Sushi
• Kettle Brand
• Winner: Sustainable Harvest

Advocacy
For organizations that serve as a beacon for businesses by driving change
• Freshwater Trust
• Winner: Green Sports Alliance
• Oregon Wave Energy Trust

Leadership
Our sole individual award is given to a person that has significantly moved the needle for Oregon
• Winner: Bruce Laird, Clean Technology Recruitment Officer, Business Oregon (Oregon’s economic development department)

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The 2012 Innovation in Sustainability Awards are supported by the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.