Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Sustainability Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 Sustainability Awards!
The deadline to submit an application is January 13, 2023. There are three categories in the 2023Sustainability Awards: Business Model, Individual, and Project. The 2023 award winners will be recognized for their achievements at Re:co Symposium.
Update Friday, January 13, 2023: Nominations are closed.
Since 2004, the SCA has recognized outstanding work in the field of sustainability with its annual Sustainability Awards. The projects, business models, and people receiving these awards are not only dedicated to confronting the enormous challenges facing the specialty coffee industry—from climate change to gender inequality—but also to collaborating across geographies, cultures, and value chain roles, and to sharing the lessons they have learned for the benefit of the entire coffee sector.
Business Model
This award recognizes the role that for-profit companies play in the sustainability of the coffee sector. In addition to recognizing the individuals involved in creating the business, the award also aims to inspire others to build sustainable business models. Please note that this award is for businesses that have been operating for at least three years. Products, projects, and ideas do not qualify for the award.
Project
This award celebrates innovative projects that advance the coffee sector’s pursuit of sustainability. In addition to recognizing the work of the individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the project, the award also aims to inspire other sector actors to take action in their own contexts. Please note that this award is only for projects that have been implemented for at least three years. Products, companies, business models, and ideas do not qualify for the award.
Individual
This award celebrates individuals who have significantly contributed to advancing sustainability in the coffee industry, for example by raising awareness of key issues or developing a project or business model that generates positive social and environmental impacts. In addition to recognizing the achievements of the winner, the award also aims to inspire others to initiate similar endeavors. Please note that individuals must have spent at least three years working in coffee to be eligible for this award and that products, companies, business models, and ideas do not qualify for the award.
You can learn more about each category here. You can also read all about the 2022 Sustainability Award winners below.
2023 Judges to be Announced.
We hope you’ll consider nominating a Business Model, Project, or Individual for this year’s Sustainability Awards. Don’t forget to submit your nomination by January 13, 2023.