The Emerald Awards is a program honoring businesses in the Eugene/ Springfield area that contribute to our community’s vitality and quality of life by implementing sustainable business practices.
Each award represents a core principle of sustainability and demonstrates [to the community] the important connection between the success of local businesses and the quality of life in our community.
Emerald Awards are presented in the following categories:
- Growth
- Community caring
- Environmental values
- Innovation
- A Business of the Year award will exemplify each of the preceding categories
Congratulations to the 2011 Emerald Award winners:
- Business of the Year: Levis Strauss & Co.
- Community Caring: Newman's Fish Company
- Environmental Values: Mountain Rose Herbs
- Innovation: Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC)
- Growth: Hummingbird Wholesale
Visit the Emerald Awards website for more information about this program.