The 2026 Award Winners Included:
The “Ripple Effect” Student Award - Abe Marron - For work with Student Governance Council, the Hemlock & Hickories hike program, Service Saturdays and much more.
The “Environmental Resilience” Individual Staff Award - Hannah Morse - IC Dining - For coordinating and supporting IC's food donation program.
The “Environmental Resilience” Individual Office Award - The Unity Center - For their Hair & Self-Care Closet Initiative.
The “Eco -blazer” Club/Team Award - Ithaca Volleyball Team - For tremendous support in campus sustainability efforts including the packing of over 1,000 individual meals.
The “Green Apple” Faculty Award - Professor Michael Smith - For being an active member in the broader community on sustainability issues.
The “South Hill Sustainable Bridge” Community Award - Jen Myers and THRIVE Ithaca Ecovillage Education Center - For leading the campus climate emotions workshops.
The Green Bomber Alumni Award - Brian McCullough '05 - For leadership in sustainable athletics.
The 2026 Environmental Service Award - Jeremy Sauer - For dedicated sustainability support through Americorps VISTA placement at IC.