APPLICATION PROCESS

There is no cost to apply.

Here are a few examples of sustainable best practices or projects--solar panels, energy efficient lighting, innovative storm water project, green roof, green walls, rain gardens, increased access to healthy foods for your staff or residents, creating new green jobs, composting, tree planting, volunteer at a stream clean-up.

Please upload one photo (jpeg) that illustrates a green practice or project. In lieu of a green practice or project, you may upload a photo of yourself, the premises and/or staff.

Please upload your company or organization logo (jpeg or bmp).

Tips for Applying:

Any data is helpful but not required. Examples include energy reduced (BTU's, kWh's), pollution reduced or recycled (pounds), and water saved (gallons).

This is not a writing contest; applications will be judged on their sustainability efforts.

• Past winners need to demonstrate continual improvement (i.e. new project or program) to be considered for an additional award.

After reviewing all submissions, the DOEE Awards Committee will choose the nominees for the next round of the application process (1st cut) and the People's Choice Awards. The general public will be invited to choose the "People's Choice" Award by voting online.


NOTE: All prospective winners must agree to a compliance check and an on-site visit. All winners must agree to a share their story through a written case study, made available on the DOEE website. All businesses or organizations must have a physical location (office) in the District of Columbia.



2020 District Sustainability Awards Application

*Name

Title

Business/Organization

*Address

City

State/Region

District of Columbia
Postal Code

*Phone

*Email

Website


*Number of Employees (or fulltime employee equivalent)


*Number of Volunteers (if any)


*Annual Budget


Photo that illustrates a green practice Required format is Jpeg
Business/Organization logo Required format is Jpeg

*Is your organization in compliance with all environmental laws
In order to be eligible, you must be in compliance with all District of Columbia environmental regulations.

YES NO
I agree to a site visit. All winners receive site visits to record a personalized promotional video and confirm your described activities.
* I Agree

Optional question but encouraged: 1. Optional: Briefly describe your Business/Organization. (2 to 3 sentences)
This description will help judges understand the broader context of your sustainability work, but is not scored as part of your application.


20 points, required question: 2. Provide a summary of what your Business/Organization has done to support the goals of the Clean Energy DC Plan, including the project or initiative that you wish to highlight
Consider ways you empower, engage, and connect with your community stakeholders.


50 points, required question: 3. Describe how the project or initiative demonstrates a new or underutilized technology/strategy/model and the replicability of the project?
To meet the GHG reduction goals of the District, new strategies will have to be deployed. Please describe the innovative aspects of your project, including the technical elements, and the potential for the project to be replicated at scale. Also please describe the GHG/energy reductions associated with the project.


30 points, required question: 4. Describe the ways in which this project or initiative impacts the community, such as its effects on economic development and inequality in the District
Racial equity is a cor tenant of the Sustainable DC 2.0 Plan and Clean Energy DC Plan. Communities of color are more prone to experience deep and persistent gaps in income, health, and employment. While the Districts prosperity is growing, the benefits have not been widely shared by all residents. Less affluent areas often experience more crime, higher mortality rates, lower income, and fewer amenities. Consider ways that your operations and work address these inequities.


up to 20 points, required question: 5. Describe any creative strategies that your team has used to fund your project.
How have you funded your sustainability initiatives? Bonus points will be given to organizations that have built creative partnerships and done more good with less money.


* = required field

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Lynn Wilhere, Urban Sustainability Administration, DOEE, at (202) 535-1939 or email, marylynn.wilhere@dc.gov.

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