The Executive Leader Award will be given to an individual who:

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• Embodies visionary leadership, fostering a comprehensive approach to steering organizational culture toward sustainability. 

• Empowers sustainable decision-making and fosters innovation across the organization, demonstrating tangible social and/or environmental benefits for customers and communities. 

• Articulates a clear message on sustainability and champions their teams, acknowledging and celebrating achievements. 

• Recognizes the significance of educating stakeholders on sustainability and takes proactive steps to do so. 

• Demonstrates consistent commitment and philanthropy, giving back to the community in impactful ways. 

• Advocates for organizational alignment with local and/or global sustainability initiatives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, Green Masters' Program, B Corporation, We're Still In, etc.

• Establishes a personal connection with sustainability.  

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The Sustainability Champion award will go to an individual who:

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• Develops systems that embed sustainability, such as creating metrics, policies, or processes.

• Works to garner support and align sustainability with corporate culture. 

• Engages stakeholders on sustainability through various channels, while acknowledging and celebrating achievements. 

• Cultivates leadership and innovation opportunities within other departments or individuals. 

• Personalizes sustainability efforts and may contribute meaningfully to their community. 

• Consistently goes above and beyond, irrespective of whether sustainability is their designated role. 

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A sustainability leader can emerge from any role, embracing the potential for change and integrating sustainability principles into day-to-day business practices. The Sustainability Champion Award celebrates the vision and dedication of individuals who often operate behind the scenes.

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Applications should include a detailed account, and where feasible, quantification of both direct and indirect impacts attributable to the individual.

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Award Eligibility

• The business has a presence in Wisconsin. 

• The business leader or team is a current WSBC member (or the company they work for).

• The individual has not won an award from us within the last three years in this product
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• Self-nominations are normal and encouraged.

• When nominating, please fill out the questions to the best of your ability. The more detailed applications tend to be scored better by the committee.

• Applications should include identification and, if possible, quantification of direct and indirect impacts of the individual.

• There is the ability to upload supplemental data and links at the end.

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*We are now accepting video nominations. 

 

Please note that this is an optional feature and does not serve as a complete replacement for the nomination form. Videos should be kept to a maximum length of 2 minutes and should address the same questions as outlined in the nomination form. Additionally, we kindly request that any supplementary documentation regarding the nominee that may be beneficial be included.