Mayor Thomas M. Menino announces the third annual Boston Green Business Boston Green Residential Awards. This year the City has created a special program to recognize bike-friendly businesses. Mayor Menino and the City of Boston want to recognize businesses and residents who are leaders in sustainability. "It is my hope that these awards will encourage Boston businesses and residents to engage in environmentally sustainable practices, learn more about such practices and initiate their own sustainability efforts and programs," Mayor Menino said.

The city invites the nomination of businesses and residents for these Green Awards and Bike-Friendly Recognition Program. Nomination forms are due on Frbruary 13, 2009 and the winners will be announced by Mayor Menino in a ceremony in April.

Green Business Awards

Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Annual Green Business Awards will be given to businesses located in the City of Boston that demonstrate extraordinary performance related to sustainable environmental practices. Businesses may apply in the following categories:

• Provision of a green product of service
• Renewable engery production on site
• The design and implementation of a comprehesnive waste reduction/reuse/recyling plan
• Rainwater capture for landscape irrigation or flushing and/or sustainable landscaping (Xeriscaping)
• The use of green cleaning products

Online Nomination Form for Businesses

Green Residential Awards

The Green Residential Awards will honor residents in Boston who are committed to sustainable living. Mayor Menino will recognize residents of the City of Boston who demonstrate exemplary sustainable practices in their community and in their homes. Awards will be presented to residents in four categories:

• Climate Action Leader Award
• Waste Reduction Champion Award
• Green Home Conservation / Renovation Award
• Sustainable Landscape/Green Roof

Online Nomination Form for Residents
Download and Print Nomination Form For Residents

Bike Friendly Business Awards

Our Bike Friendly Business awards will recognize your company for taking steps to be more bike friendly. By adopting a few basic, inexpensive practices, your company will significantly improve the "climate" for cycling in Boston.

Download and Print Application Form For Bike Friendly Businesses

Questions

If you have questions about the Boston Green Awards, please email: MayorMeninosGreenAwards@cityofboston.gov