CNEMT recognizes the importance of sustainability as a business approach that integrates economic, environmental, and social stewardships within a community. The CNEMT Sustainable Practices Award will focus on the impact and contributions that local nonprofit organizations demonstrate in the Greater Nashville area.

Any local nonprofit is eligible for the award regardless of their focused mission area if they meet at least one of the following:

- The organization exhibited creative flexibility with programming and mission implementation in a year when it might not have been possible to remain fully focused on the environment and sustainability.

- Capturing the impact of reduction in waste and energy usage, the improvement of air quality, clean transportation, etc.

- Providing education and outreach that elevates sustainability awareness within the local community through leadership and social programs.

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Finalists Awards:

The category winner will receive $5,000, which will be gifted to the organization.
$1,000 will be presented to each of the two finalists. This amount will be gifted to the organization.

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Requirements for the Sustainable Practices Award:

- Must be an organization that has been a 501(c)(3) for at least three years and is a member of CNEMT and provides significant services to the Greater Nashville area.

- Local chapters of national organizations may apply provided the chapters are locally managed and have financial information available specific to this locality.

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Previous Winners and Finalists:

- -Previous winners of this award are not eligible to reapply for three years. (For example, if the agency was a winner in 2022, the agency is eligible to re-apply in 2026.)

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Please note: This application is a step-by-step process and requires you to pull together much information. You will want to set aside at least 30 minutes to complete it. Otherwise, your information will not be saved until the application has been fully submitted.

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* Organization

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* Name of Nominated Individual or Program

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* Organization Address

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* Organization's Phone Number

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* Nominator's Name

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* Nominator's Title

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* Nominator's Phone Number

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* Nominator's Email

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* Executive Director's Name

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* Executive Director's Phone Number

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* Executive Director's Email

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* Website Address

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* Year Organization Founded

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* Mission Statement

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* Please attach a high-resolution logo for your organization (PNG and JPEG files are highly preferred) and must be smaller than 16 MB.

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* Please list how to find social media information for your organization below, if applicable. Example: @CNEMTNashville

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* State your organization’s sustainability outlook or mission. (Limit response to 200 words)

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* What programs has your organization created to encourage improvement and change in the environment and sustainability practices? If you pivoted your programming, describe how your approach differed during the pandemic. (Limit response to 400 words)

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* Describe the measurable impact (i.e. quantifiable results) on reducing carbon footprint, waste, energy usage, etc. within your business practices? (Limit response to 300 words)

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* Describe the measurable impact (i.e. quantifiable results) on reducing carbon footprint, waste, energy usage, etc. within the community? (Limit response to 300 words)

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* Explain how sustainable practices are part of your strategic outlook, specifically as it relates to the triple bottom line (People, Planet, Profit) include examples that demonstrate your leadership as an agency that is financially, environmentally, and socially responsible. Explain if and how your strategic direction changed due to shifts in the past few years. (Limit response to 200 words)

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* What are your organization’s plans to continue and improve your sustainability practices this year and beyond? (Limit response to 300 words)

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* In applying for the Salute to Excellence Awards, we have carefully read the requirements for submitting the nomination. We understand that: 1) This entry will be reviewed by the award panelists to ensure all requirements are met 2) A panel of independent judges will evaluate entries and choose the finalists and a winner 3) We may be asked to provide additional information and may be visited by representatives of the judging panel (via Zoom) 4) Any submissions and attachments become the property of CNEMT and my be publicized as a part of the Salute to Excellence Awards promotions.

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* I acknowledge my organization is a current CNEMT Member and has an up-to-date Giving Matters profile.

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* I acknowledge my organization may submit only two applications for Salute 2025 & this should be considered one of those submissions.

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