Sustainable Business of the Year Award
The Sustainable Business of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional Massachusetts-based companies that are dedicated to creating an economy that is local, green, and fair.
Now in its 10th year, this prestigious award honors businesses of all sizes and sectors that go beyond the bottom line, demonstrating a profound commitment to environmental stewardship, social equity, and strengthening their local communities.
By spotlighting these leaders, the awards aim to inspire others and showcase how successful businesses can—and must—be powerful forces for positive change.
2025 SBN Awards Call For Nominations:
Nominations are now open for the 10th annual Sustainable Business of the Year Awards, a celebration that recognizes and honors outstanding Massachusetts-based businesses.
The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) is looking for businesses that embody our mission of building strong, local, green, and fair economies. We want to celebrate companies that go beyond the bottom line to make a real, positive impact on their communities and the environment.
Who Should Apply?
We invite nominations from a wide range of businesses across the state that have been in operation for at least one year. We particularly encourage small, mid-size, and large businesses from all sectors to apply. If you are a budding local business with a strong vision for sustainability and equity, we especially want to hear your story.
What We're Looking For
The Awards Committee will evaluate nominees based on a holistic view of their business practices. We'll be looking at:
Sustainable Practices: Your commitment to sustainability in your daily operations.
Equity & Inclusion: How your core values create a diverse and inclusive work culture.
Community Contribution: The specific ways you support your local community.
Environmental Impact: Your efforts to contribute to a clean and healthy environment.
Compelling Story: An experience or anecdote that truly showcases your dedication to a local, green, and fair economy.
Benefits & How to Nominate
By nominating a business (or yourself!), you're giving them a chance to gain significant visibility and promotion. Awardees receive valuable opportunities for exposure before, during, and after the Celebration.
The deadline to nominate is November 15, 2025. You can honor your favorite independently-owned local business, or your own, by submitting a nomination here.
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