Awards honor those who make Raleigh a more resilient and sustainable city
Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award - Reverend Jemonde Taylor
Reverend Jemonde Taylor embodies the spirit of a Raleigh Environmental Steward. During his tenure on the Stormwater Management Advisory Commission, he supported efforts to approve nearly $2 million dollars in Raleigh Rainwater Rewards funding, creating important green stormwater infrastructure to combat flooding hazards.
Amy Jo Edwards – Recipient of the Individual, Community Action Award
Amy Jo Edwards has given away more than 600 Skeeter Death Buckets to residents in the community. The buckets are chemical-free larvae traps that safely reduce the local mosquito population. Her work empowering her neighbors highlights the importance of taking climate action within the community.
Wake County Green Schools Partnership – Recipient of the Resiliency Award
The Wake County Green Schools Partnership is educating the next generation on climate change and environmental stewardship. Empowering the next generation of climate leaders is vital to building and sustaining a more resilient Raleigh.
City of Raleigh Neighborhood Services Division, Community Engagement Department – Recipient of the Organization, Community Action Award
The Neighborhood Enrichment Fund, Neighborhood Arts Fund, and Neighborhood Climate Action Fund offer residents financial assistance to improve their communities. Their work is helping foster togetherness, sustainability in climate and transportation, and resilience building.
Microplastic Mavericks – Recipient of the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders Award
The group of Microplastic Mavericks used sodium alginate to create sponges to effectively absorb microplastics found in local water sources. Their mentor, Gopi Manne stated the team removed nearly 80 percent of microplastics during experimentation. Empowering and educating our youth plant the seeds to a more sustainable future.
Endswell Funeral Home – Recipient of the Business Innovation for Environmental Stewardship Award
Endswell is the first funeral home to introduce carbon-neutral burial in the Triangle. Innovative practices inspire us to implement practices to lower our carbon footprint, leading to a healthier Raleigh.
Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education – Recipient of the Waste Reduction Award
The Alice Aycock Poe Center’s investments in compost education and infrastructure show residents that composting is easily accessible and benefits our health, wellbeing, and climate.
Zialliah Ascalon – Recipient of the Community Engagement Award
Zialliah is recognized for her tremendous work in the intersection of public service, sustainability, and community engagement. She has served as a Community Climate Intern with the Office of Sustainability and is currently a Pathways to Public Service Fellow with the City’s Transportation Department. She is committed to developing her professional skillset to help meet Raleigh’s climate action goals.
Redesign.build - Recipient of the Climate and Energy Award
REdesign.build’s development on Tower Street exemplifies the importance of innovation and energy efficiency in multifamily construction. As the City continues to build more housing, REdesign.build serves as a catalyst for net-zero construction in Raleigh.
Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center – Recipient of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Award
The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center’s innovative approach to green stormwater infrastructure underscores the importance of effective groundwater management in buildings across Raleigh.
Urban Sustainability Solutions – Recipient of the Dare To Be Green Award
USS’s work is a collection of community engagement, youth development, and resilience- building practices. Their work creating green stormwater infrastructure highlights their commitment to climate action and community improvement.
The Bicycle Chain – Recipient of the Commute Smart Award
The Bicycle Chain stepped up to increase e-bike access and adoption during the City’s implementation of the e-bike program. Their work is making biking more accessible to all residents.
Mackenzie Book – Recipient of Capture It! Stormwater Art Award
Her artwork, “Nature’s Engineers”, highlights the impact of pollution on ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them.
Rebecca Wang and Ivy Huynh – Youth second place award winners
Creators of the “Golden Goddess”
Evie Gardiner – Youth first place award winner
Creator of “I(C)oNiC”
Sarah Grace Simas – College second place award winner
Creator of “Golden Hour”
Mae Riley Mueller – College first place award winner.
Creator of the cherry-flavored drinks outfit
The Flower Shuttle X Highland UMC – Adult first place award winner
Creators of “Flower Fashion: Dress for Joy!”
“Paper Girl”, Sophia Widen & Luna Smith
