Please complete the form below to apply for a District Sustainability Award, managed by the Department of Energy and Environment. The awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that contribute to the District’s sustainability goals, as described in the Sustainable DC plan at https://sustainable.dc.gov/sdc2. For more details and case studies of previous award winners, see https://doee.dc.gov/service/sustainabilityawards.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Briefly describe your organization in two to three sentences. (not scored)

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* 3. In one to two paragraphs, describe what your organization is doing to make DC more environmentally sustainable (max 30 points). This could include reducing waste, improving water quality, enhancing green spaces, reducing pollution, increasing energy efficiency, or other actions that contribute to a healthy and clean environment.

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* 4. In one to two paragraphs, describe what your organization is doing to address social inequities in DC (max 30 points). This could include a workforce development program that trains individuals from historically marginalized populations, providing resources to underserved communities, or any other actions that contribute to the fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement for all.

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* 5. In one to two paragraphs, describe what your organization is doing to create a local green economy in DC (max 30 points). This could include purchasing environmentally friendly products and services from local vendors, upskilling employees with new training and knowledge, or any other actions that help grow the market for green businesses.

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* 6. In a few sentences, please share any additional information about why your organization should be recognized for its sustainability work (max 10 points). This could include establishing partnerships to have a greater impact, creatively working with a limited budget, or other ways your organization demonstrates innovation and leadership.

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* 7. (Optional) Please upload your logo or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 8. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 9. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 10. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 11. I affirm the following:
a. My organization is in compliance with all District of Columbia environmental regulations.

b. Should I be selected as a winner, I will provide a Clean Hands Certificate.

c. Should I be selected as a winner, I agree to a District Government employee conducting a site visit to verify the activities I’ve described in my application and take any photos/videos for case study development and other promotional materials.

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