Nominations Open for Sustainable San Mateo County Awards

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is now accepting nominations for its annual Sustainability Awards, Youth Sustainability Award and Green Building Award. These awards honor the visionaries, innovators and everyday heroes who are making local communities more sustainable through their impact on the environment, economy and equity. If you know an individual, nonprofit, business, school or government agency that is driving meaningful change—whether by protecting the environment, building a stronger local economy or advancing social equity—SSMC wants to hear their story.

Sustainability Award and Youth Sustainability Award nominations are due October 20. Final applications (for nominees invited to move forward) are due October 27. Green Building Award: Self-applications are accepted until November 3. Click here to get started: bit.ly/SSMC-Awards

Sustainability Award winners will be recognized from a pool of eligible applicants, which can include individuals; nonprofits, clubs or groups; businesses; educational institutions and government agencies.

The Youth Sustainability Award is open to students in grades 5 through 12. The Green Building Award, presented jointly with the American Institute of Architects San Mateo County, celebrates exceptional green design and construction. Winners will be honored at SSMC’s 27th Annual Awards Celebration in spring 2026 at a gathering of leaders, changemakers and community members from across the county.

How to Nominate

• Submit a nomination for the Sustainability Award or Youth Sustainability Award by October 20 at bit.ly/Awards_Nominate. Applications by nominees are due October 27.
• Apply for the Green Building Award by November 3 at bit.ly/Green_Building_2026
• Learn more and review criteria: bit.ly/Awards_Eligibility

Founded in 1992, SSMC is a nonprofit dedicated to realizing a vision of a sustainable future for everyone in the county. For questions, email info@sustainablesanmateo.org.