The Sustainability Excellence Awards (SEA)
Submissions are closed for this year.
The Sustainability Excellence Awards is a signature program of the Environment and Climate Network that educates, facilitates, and encourages green practices in museums. Started in 2014, the award recognizes sustainability efforts in facilities, programming, and exhibits in both large and small institutions. The Environment and Climate Network views the award as an opportunity to share sustainability stories and encourage museums to develop and educate visitors about green practices. SEA winners are honored at the AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo. Winners also receive a gift donated on their behalf to the “Adopt an Acre of the Northern Rockies” program from the Nature Conservancy.
Criteria and Selection Process
Questions?
Email: Environment and Climate Network
2021 Recipients
Facilities/Site Operation
Winner, Existing Facility
Museum of Modern Art, New York City, NY
Winner, New Construction
Burke Museum, Seattle, WA
Special Award for Merit
Louisiana Children’s Museum, New Orleans, LA
Honorable Mention
Bell Museum, St. Paul, MN
Programming
Winner
Missouri Botanical Garden: St. Louis Green Business Challenge in St. Louis, MO
Exhibits Award
Winner
Madison Children’s Museum: Trash Lab, Madison, WI