ULI Sustainability Award

The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District is pleased to announce the creation of the Sustainability Awards. The Sustainability Awards are designed to annually recognize and celebrate progress that has been made by individuals, organizations or corporations towards making our region more sustainable. This platform will provide an opportunity for future sustainable practices to build off of the successes of others and take note of lessons learned along the way.

About the Sustainability Awards…

To be sustainable means to change our communities and our economy to utilize and restore our environment so that our actions today do not compromise future generations. People and organizations that demonstrate innovation, leadership and have a positive impact on the region are invited to submit nominations for the Sustainability Awards. There are two (2) categories for entry:

1. Impact Award:
Nominations that demonstrate measurable results that positively impact Southwest Florida.

2. Trailblazer Award:
Nominations for an individual whose personal work has helped to shape the sustainability movement in the Southwest Florida region.

The same entry may not be submitted for multiple categories, however, we would encourage you to resubmit next year in a different category. All entries will be reviewed and considered by a panel of jurors selected by the District Council. A winner will be determined by a majority vote of the panel. Only one Sustainability Award will be issued in each category annually. All nominees will be featured on the Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District website at swflorida.uli.org.

All finalists will be celebrated and the winners of each award category will be announced annually at an awards ceremony during the October Sustainability program.

Judging Criteria Jurors will be asked to review each nomination in each of the two (2) categories based on the following criteria:

1. Sustainability Elements
a. Environmental quality
b. Social equity
c. Economic feasibility

2. Innovation Creation
a. New to the region
b. New to industry/practice

3. Positive Impact
a. Long term impact
b. Measurable impact

4. Future Applications
a. Encourages partnerships
b. Ability to be replicated

What Do the Winners Receive?

Winners of the Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District Sustainability Awards receive recognition as a leader or innovator in sustainability. Winners will be awarded plaques. The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District is committed to awarding plaques that are made from sustainable materials such as natural materials or reclaimed woods, making the awards more memorable and unique and supporting our mission. The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District also commits to working with the press to provide exposure for the winners.

Submit your nomination today for the…
2009
Urban Land Institute
Southwest Florida District
Sustainability Award

The Sustainability Awards recognize environmental innovation, economic development and forward-thinking communities in Southwest Florida. Nominations are due by September 30, 2009. To be considered, please send four (4) copies of all nomination information for distribution to the Awards Jury to: Heather Francis fax: 239-263-1103 hafrancis1@aol.com Mail: ULI Southwest Florida 26501 Snowberry Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34135