Celebrating achievements in sustainability at the Love Your City Awards.
The 12th annual Love Your City Awards in New Orleans on March 22 highlighted local businesses and organizations committed to sustainability. The event showcased the importance of combining community welfare with economic growth while recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories, including health, energy, and local food access. Winners like Urbanscapes received accolades for their innovative solutions to environmental challenges. This initiative encourages businesses to embrace social responsibility and strive for a sustainable future.
In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, the 12th annual Love Your City Awards took place on March 22, celebrating local businesses and organizations dedicated to carving out a sustainable future for the Greater New Orleans area. The event shines a spotlight on the importance of marrying community welfare with economic growth, reminding us all that looking after our planet doesn’t have to be at odds with running a successful business.
At the event, program managers underscored how prioritizing employee health and community well-being can boost team morale and result in higher revenues. More and more businesses are discovering that embracing social responsibility is not just good for the community; it’s good for business. Companies that engage in these efforts often find their employees to be more motivated, and their revenues more robust over time.
The awards recognize achievements in various categories, and this year’s winners certainly stood out! Here’s a list of the remarkable businesses that took home the coveted Love Your City Award:
Winners like Urbanscapes were particularly proud, especially for their receiving the People’s Choice Award for their outstanding work in green infrastructure and water management. With a focus on creative solutions for our city’s environmental challenges, they were celebrated by attendees for their contributions to a healthier New Orleans.
Businesses eager to showcase their sustainable practices can create a free Love Your City profile year-round. This initiative allows them to earn badges in ten different impact categories, making them eligible for consideration in upcoming awards. What a fantastic way to encourage more companies to step up and be recognized for their sustainability efforts!
Sponsors of the 2025 Love Your City Awards range from the Greater New Orleans Foundation to New Orleans & Company and Entergy New Orleans, showing strong community support for businesses committed to sustainability.
The initiative doesn’t stop there! The newly appointed Program Director, Lauren Darnell, brings fresh energy and ideas to the table, with specialized attention toward promoting equity and inclusion within workplace environments. Darnell, who had previously served as the Executive Director of the Made in New Orleans Foundation, comes equipped with experience in navigating both local and international cities, adding a wealth of knowledge to her role in the Love Your City Initiative.
Darnell’s extensive background in cultural anthropology and her involvement with various community advocacy committees truly align with the mission of the Love Your City initiative. Meanwhile, the Regional Sustainability Committee is packed with leaders and experts dedicated to refining economic development strategies across crucial areas like housing, food systems, and stormwater management. Together, they work tirelessly to make our beloved New Orleans a better place for all.
So, here’s to the local businesses making strides in sustainability and community engagement! They are paving the way for others and helping to ensure that New Orleans remains not just a place to visit but a place to love and cherish for generations to come. Let’s keep the momentum going!
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