Nominations for the 2026 eco-Excellence Awards are now open!
Do you know someone leading the way toward a more sustainable future? An inspiring individual, a forward-thinking business, a multi-family housing leader, an environmentally focused community group, school, or a mission-driven non-profit? Nominate them for ecomaine’s eco-Excellence Awards and help celebrate the people and organizations making real environmental impact in our communities!
Each year, ecomaine proudly recognizes individuals, community groups, and organizations who go above and beyond to reduce waste, advance recycling, educate others, and create innovative solutions that protect our environment.
To be eligible, nominees must be located in or serve one of ecomaine’s member communities.
Eligible nominees may include:
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Non-Profits, Community Groups, or Schools
- Multi-Family Housing Leaders
For the 2026 award cycle, the selection committee will consider:
- Relevance to Sustainable Waste Management
- Preference is given to nominations that are focused on recycling, composting, waste reduction, and other sustainable waste practices.
- Projects that integrate these practices into daily life, business operations, or community programs are highly encouraged.
- Effectiveness
- The nominee’s actions or programs produce measurable or clearly observable positive environmental outcomes.
- Examples could include: waste reduction, increased recycling or composting rates, energy savings, or demonstrable improvements to local communities.
- Increasing Awareness
- The nominee actively educates, engages, or inspires others in the community about sustainable practices.
- This could involve outreach campaigns, workshops, volunteer programs, or innovative communications that motivate behavioral change.
- Ease of Replication
- The nominee’s approach can be adopted or adapted by other individuals, organizations, or communities.
- Efforts that are scalable, cost-effective, or creatively designed to be shared.
Submit Your Nomination Today!
