Recognition and Awards
The university community has made significant strides in creating a more sustainable campus since the Office of Sustainability was formed in 2008. The following sustainability awards and recognitions are the direct result of the collaborative efforts of all the sustainability partners on campus, including Dining Services and Alternative Transportation:
2020-21
- Princeton Review "Top 50 Green Colleges" Ranking
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Sierra Club 2020 Cool Schools Ranking
- Best Campus Food in America, #2 Ranking, Niche
- Universities with the Best Campus Food, Top 5, The Travel
- 2020 Best Workplaces for Commuters, Silver Level
2019-20
- 2019 APPA Sustainability Innovation Award For Facilities Management
- Princeton Review "Top 50 Green Colleges" Ranking
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Best Campus Food in America, #2 Ranking, Niche
- Outstanding Transit System for North America, APTA
- Best Workplaces for Commuters, Gold Level
- Sierra Club 2019 Cool Schools Ranking
2018-19
- Governor's Environmental Excellence Award, Honorable Mention, "Sustainability Program"
- AASHE 2018 Sustainable Campus Index
- Pinceton Review Guide to Green Schools List
- Sierra Club 2018 Cool Schools Ranking
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- The Best College Dining Program in Each State, FoodService Director
2017-18
- STARS Gold Rating from AASHE
- Governor's Environmental Excellence Award, Honorable Mention, "Reusable To-Go Program"
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Top 10 Best Universities for Healthy Eaters, Healthline
2016-17
- Governor's Environmental Excellence Award, Silver, "Sustainability Week"
- Tree Campus USA Certification
2015-16
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Best Workplaces for Commuters Excellence in Commuter Benefits
- National Association for College & University Food Service Sustainability award for Reusable To-Go container program
- Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools List
2014-15
- Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, Bronze, “Student Engagement Programming”
- STARS Gold Rating from AASHE
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- National Association of College and University Food Services Sustainability Award for Outreach and Education
- Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools List
- Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Rating
2013-14
- Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, Silver, “Dining Services Sustainability Programs”
- STARS Silver Rating from AASHE
- RecycleMania Pledge Recycling Drive Champions
- America Recycles Day Photo Contest First Place
- Keep America Beautiful Recycling Bin Grant Recipients
- USGBC Best of Green Schools, Best Collaboration, “Sustainability Week Program”
- RecycleMania Case Study Competition, First Place, “Caught Green Handed Selfies
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools List
- Best Workplaces for Commuters Excellence in Commuter Benefits
2011-12
- STARS Silver Rating from AASHE
- Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools List
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Tree Campus USA $1000 Tree Grant Recipient
- Best Workplaces for Commuters Excellence in Commuter Benefits
2010-11
- Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award, Gold, “Sustainability Plan Implementation”
- Tree Campus USA Certification
- Princeton Review Guide to Green Schools List
- Best Workplaces for Commuters Gold Rating