NEW ORLEANS – On Thursday May 12, 2016, more than 120 businesses in the Greater New Orleans area were recognized at the 5th Annual Green Games Awards Gala for their achievement in implementing “green” improvements that support a more sustainable New Orleans.
Fourteen businesses won either Emerging Leadership or Sustainability Excellence awards in seven categories. Sustainability Excellence winners were awarded $500 each to go toward sustainability improvements. All winners and finalists listed below.
The event was held in partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, LifeCity, the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Stay Local, Biz New Orleans, Natural Awakenings Magazine, and the Resilience Office for the City of New Orleans.
In honor of LifeCity, LLC’s 5-year anniversary hosting the Green Games Awards, Council Member Susan Guidry provided the below proclamation at the event on behalf of the New Orleans City Council:
It is proclaimed by the City of New Orleans that this Council recognizes LifeCity in recognition of your 5th year anniversary, and in honor of your work with local organizations in helping them to save money while increasing their social and environmental impact. The collective sum of these organizations makes New Orleans a more sustainable community. In addition, LifeCity provides a one-stop-shop to showcase the green resources available in our community.
“I have seen this event grow every year, and it is an honor to recognize the work of so many organizations striving to make a difference and a profit in our community,” reflected Council Member Susan Guidry who provided the proclamation at the event.
Event reps said over the past year, LifeCity helped members discover over $1,216,322 in financial savings, over 300,000 in water conservation through water filters and use reduction, over 674,000 pounds of waste diverted from landfills through recycling, composting, and more, and over 276,000 in kwh saved in energy.
Prior to the proclamation, Vice President of Programs for the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Carmen James, discussed the leadership and success our region in sustainability.
“New Orleans is being recognized not only for local food movements, solar energy, bike commuting, and our urban water management plan, we are also seeing these impacts affect the pocket books of our residents. Energy Efficiency programs saved LA ratepayers over $ 8,000,000, in 2014-2015,” he said.
More than 250 guests filled the Eiffel Society who enjoyed local food from local green restaurants including SEED, Laurel St. Bakery, and the Sheraton New Orleans, as well as entertainment from local comedian Mary Jay and live music from Tank and the Bangas.
2016 Winners By Category
Each of the companies below were selected as leaders in their fields, and the winners of the Sustainability Excellence and Emerging Leadership received a plaque in recognition of their work.
Additionally, the winners of Sustainability Excellence will also be awarded $500 to go toward sustainability improvements in the 2016-2017 year.
Sustainability Excellence: Overall leadership in sustainable practices and operations
Emerging Leadership: Great progress over the last year in sustainability practices
Innovation: Company implementing a new practice that dramatically increases the positive impact of their operations
People’s Choice: Voted on at the Green Games Gala by the attendees, most popular sustainable business
• Tourism and Cultural Preservation
Sustainability Excellence: Downtown Development District
Sustainability Achievement: Hotel Modern
• Schools and Public Entities
Sustainability Excellence: New Orleans Charter Math and Science High School
Sustainability Achievement: Rayne Memorial Methodist Church
• Food & Drink Establishments
Sustainability Excellence: Café Carmo
Sustainability Achievement: Breads on Oak
• Retail
Sustainability Excellence: New Orleans Food Co-op
Sustainability Achievement: Habitat for Humanity Restore
• Manufacturing
Sustainability Excellence: NOLA Brewing
Sustainability Achievement: Lighthouse Louisiana
• Building, Energy, and Environmental Services
Sustainability Excellence: Joule
Sustainability Achievement: EarthPrime
• Health and Human Services
Sustainability Excellence: AMCREF Community Capital
Sustainability Achievement: Living Wild and Precious
• Innovation Award
Joule
• People’s Choice
Other Bar
2016 Full List: Finalists By Category
• Tourism and Cultural Preservation
Downtown Development District
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
Hotel Modern
Latrobe’s on Royal
The Sheraton New Orleans
• Schools and Public Entities
Belle Chase Academy
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle Orleans
New Orleans Charter & Science High School
New Orleans College Prep
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
• Food & Drink Establishments
3 Potato 4
Breads on Oak
Carmo
Seed
The Other Bar
• Retail
Habitat for Humanity Restore
New Orleans Food Co-op
Restoration Thrift
Tchoup Industries
• Manufacturing
Landrieu Concrete & Cement Industries
Lighthouse Louisiana
NATCO
NOLA Brewing
• Building, Energy, and Environmental Services
EarthPrime
EcoUrban
GreenStar Roof Coatings
Hike for KaTREEna
Joule
Recirculating Farms
• Health and Human Services
AMCREF Community Capital
Clear the Clutter
Living Wild and Precious Coaching
Project Lazarus
Sarah’s Pet Care
• Innovation Award
Clear the Clutter
Joule
NOLA Brewing
Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church
Sarah’s Pet Care
