​Greater Ohio Policy Center presents​...

 

Introducing the

Greater Ohio Sustainable Development Awards

 

 

The Greater Ohio Sustainable Development Awards recognize individuals and entities working to create vibrant and sustainable communities, cities, and regions in Ohio.

 

These awards honor tenacious and visionary public leaders, private sector partners invested in comprehensive solutions to economic growth, and creative and nimble non-profits. Greater Ohio Policy Center believes these efforts and their leaders are moving Ohio towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

 

 

We invite nominations in the following categories:

 

Public Sector Leader Award

This Award recognizes a public sector individual or entity exemplifying outstanding leadership and innovation in advancing policies or programs that incentivize and enable community reinvestment and sustainable development in Ohio’s cities and regions.

 

Private Sector Champion Award

This Award recognizes a private sector individual or entity that has demonstrated a commitment to and excellence in investing in existing communities and strengthening local economies in Ohio. Their contributions foster a holistic approach to sustainable development, leading to environmental, social, and economic prosperity.

 

Non-profit of the Year Award

This Award recognizes a non-profit individual or entity in Ohio that works with communities to identify local needs and addresses them with efficiency and effectiveness. Open to 501-c3 designated non-profits and philanthropic institutions, this Award honors those organizations that are innovating community solutions and meeting local needs and opportunities with distinction.

 

The Catalytic Partnership Award

Communities are strengthened when sectors work together to meet common goals for sustainable development. This Award recognizes a cross-sector partnership that has had a measureable positive impact in a community or region in Ohio, and represents a model for creative and effective collaboration.

 

 

Meet the 2015 Awards Finalists!

 

GOPC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 Greater Ohio Sustainable Development Awards. We received nominations from around the state for many worthy contenders; working with an independent advisory committee, three finalists were advanced for each of the four awards.

 

Click here to learn about the 2015 finalists!

 

 

Our Process

 

The deadline for award nominations was on Friday, May 1st. Winners are selected from a statewide public nomination process by GOPC staff and an independent advisory committee.

 

Nominees for the Awards are judged against the following criteria:

• Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities and infrastructure

• Increase the range of housing options

• Create or enhance a vibrant mix of land uses

• Protect open space, farmland, and critical environmental areas

• Create or enhance choices for getting around

• Create walkable spaces and neighborhoods

• Respect community character, design and historic features

• Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions

 

Nominees will be notified if they are award finalists in May 2015. Winners or select representatives of a winning organization will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Summit on June 10th from 8-8:45am.