This annual program honors those companies and organizations that are leading the way for Michigan’s green sector. Self-nominations are accepted. Unless otherwise noted, all information provided on this form and in supporting materials may be used by our editorial team to prepare an article, should the nominee be selected. Nominee must sign the Verification/Release of Information form (available after submitting the nomination). Nominations must be submitted by November 5, 2010.

Award Criteria (See below specific information)

1. Significant achievements in the selected category.
2. Clearly demonstrates commitment to green, sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
3. Contributions to technologies, products and services that promote green.

Additional Required Materials for Nomination (Nomination materials will not be returned):

1. Please provide up to a 1,000 word summary as to why the nominee should receive this honor.
2. Please email an organizational summary or resume and photo (300 dpi), as appropriate, for publicity purposes to Events (events@corpmagazine.com). You may also email up to 3 items to support nomination.
3. If this is a self-nomination, please include a non-family member reference name and contact information.

This category is for companies that offer green services and/or products and meet one or more of the following descriptions:

• Actively drives the green industry through innovation
• Develops and/or implements new green products, technologies, and methodologies (e.g., green-friendly technology, fuel sources, waste recycling, energy such as solar/wind/water, building materials, construction methods, etc.)
• Develops and/or implements existing green products, technologies and methodologies.

This category is for companies located in Michigan that are implementing green business practives and meet one or more of the following criteria:

Implements green products, technologies and methodologies in its business and/or supports environmental sustainability and green business practices such as:

• Recycling of paper, plastic, metals, computes, etc.
• Energy conservation.
• Conservation of natural resources, such as water, forests, etc.
• Manages its carbon footprint; uses carbon offsets.
• Environmentally friendly cleaning practices.
• Waste management.
• Management of greenhouse emissions and air quality.
• Manages/maintains a green facility.
• Uses green construction and building renovation practices (LEED and non-LEED certified).
• Encourages green practices with its vendors.
• Uses environmentally friendly delivery methods of its products/services.
• Buys recycled products for its business so as it minimize its usage of natural resources

This category is for community organizations and nonprofits in Michigan that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Promotes green education and training.
• Advocates at the legislative level for green lawmaking and policies.
• Engages in green practices within its own organization such as recycling, energy conservation, buying recycled items, etc.
• Responsible for creating, sustaining, or promoting special programs, initiatives, strategies to capitalize on opportunities or respond to challenges concerning green and environmental issues.
• Develops, implements and/or sponsors green events such as technology recycling, hazardous waste disposal for the community.
• Provides funding or grants for green initiatives.