NEW ORLEANS — On Oct. 19, LifeCity and its Regional Sustainability Committee honored local businesses and organizations for their environmental and social impact achievements at the 11th annual Love Your City Award Gala at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. The event was presented by Batture and the Sheraton.
The event began with opening remarks from hosts Servey Carter, DJ Novi and LifeCity CEO Liz Shephard, followed by an awards ceremony and keynote address from Leona Tate and Jennie Romer.
“We are incredibly proud of our community,” said LifeCity Founder and CEO Liz Shephard. “The work that these organizations have done and continue to do is helping to build a system based on equity and sustainability in our community, and that’s something to be celebrated.”
LifeCity recognized local organizations that are creating a positive impact in 10 categories: water management, transportation, education, equity, health, zero waste, built environment, energy, local food access and local culture. They also recognized best in show, youth pick and people’s choice the night of the event. This year’s award recipients are:
- Best in Show: Wakin’ Bakin’
- Water Management: Tchoup Industries
- Transportation: XULAGreen Xavier University
- Education: LOOP NOLA
- Equity: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Health: The Split Second Foundation Inc.
- Zero Waste: Rolling Refils
- Built Environment: Louvis Services
- Energy: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Local Food Access: Veggie Farmers’ Cooperative
- Local Culture: Crazy Plant Bae
- Youth Pick: LOOP Nola
- People’s Choice: Nola Artist Incubator
“The businesses nominated for the Love your City Awards represent what we hope is the model for every business in the future,” said Bob Mora, owner of Batture. “We are honored to support this event which recognizes the hard work and collective impact this group of businesses is making in the Greater New Orleans Region.”
Proceeds from the gala will support a green infrastructure development project for the United Houma Nation Tribal headquarters in Houma. The 33,000-square-foot space allows the Tribe to grow and flourish, but due to the age of the donated building and the increased concrete footprint, storm water has been increasingly problematic to the overall health and welfare of the structure.
The Love Your City Awards is a part of the Love Your City Initiative, led by LifeCity, that supports the development of the impact economy and growth of for-benefit organizations in Louisiana.
