Community Corner
Applications due Nov. 11 for Sustainability Awards
Winners will be honored at gala event in April

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 11 for its 2025 Sustainability Awards and Youth Sustainability Award, as well as the Green Building Award, which is awarded jointly by SSMC and the American Institute of Architects San Mateo Chapter.
The awards honor individuals, nonprofits, education institutions, businesses and government agencies that have made an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices in San Mateo County, as well as buildings that have exceptional sustainability features.
To learn more, visit bit.ly/Sustainability-Awards-2025. Awardees will be honored at our 26th annual Awards Celebration on April 3, 2025. This gala event, attended by 300 local government, nonprofit and business leaders, as well as local advocates, pays tribute to those working to make San Mateo County truly sustainable.