Most Green with the Least Green: Awarded to organizations with an annual budget of $500,000 or less for greatest increase in energy savings accomplished through the most cost-efficient means.

Grand Prize Winner ($4,000): Quantum House for its holistic and cost effective approaches of involving board members, volunteers and families served in energy efficiency, waste reduction and water conservation efforts. First Runner Up ($2,000): Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens for comprehensive efforts to restore native habitats, conserve water, and eliminate need for pesticides on their property. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket):  Annie Appleseed for their minimal impact operations and outreach on healthy environmentally sustainable lifestyles. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Dress for Success for their dedication to putting one person’s waste to work for those less fortunate.

Sustainability Leader: Awarded to organizations with an annual budget of more than $500,000 for greatest increase in energy savings accomplished through the most cost-efficient means.

Grand Prize Winner ($ 4,000): Palm Beach Zoo for taking a comprehensive strategic planning and implementation approach and particular innovation in waste reduction throughout operations, sustainability in retail items First Runner-Up ($1,500): Norton Museum of Art for also a comprehensive and consistent approach including with a high priority on employee incentives, waste reduction, water conservation and ensuring a healthy indoor environment. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket):  Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast for involving all staff in their “greening” initiatives. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): St. Peters Catholic Church for a truly astounding comprehensive effort led by two high school youth members of the church

Least Wasteful: Awarded to an organization that has demonstrated most comprehensive efforts for reducing, reusing and recycling waste.

Grand Prize Winner ($2,000): Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County for reducing the disposal of construction related debris First Runner Up ($750): Lighthouse Center for the Arts for their creative re-use of materials as well as comprehensive recycling and reduction initiatives. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse for their comprehensive paper reduction initiatives that resulted in a reduction of over $2,200 in office expenses over a 7 month period. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Summit Christian School for involving the whole school – headmaster, operations, teachers, parents and students in waste reduction and recycling efforts that has resulted in a 1/3 reduction of waste generation.

Energy Saver: Awarded to organizations for greatest increase in energy savings accomplished through the most cost-efficient means.

Grand Prize Winner ($1,500): St. Peters Catholic Church for the comprehensive approach to energy conservation and efficiency led by two high school student members. First Runner Up ($500): Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County for their combination of low-cost efficiency retrofits and consistency and creativity in reminding staff to turn off lights and office equipment. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Take Stock in Children for a focus on saving money through no cost behavior changes. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Summit Christian School for its combination of low cost retrofits and “Hit the Switch” poster contest.

Greenraiser: Awarded to organizations for most successful efforts to market their organization and/or raise money while promoting environmental sustainability (e.g., green events or auctions).

Grand Prize Winner ($1,500): American Heart Association for a focus on green events from choosing green venues and caterers to invites to awards and recycling logistics. First Runner-Up ($250): Council on Aging of Martin County for engaging more donors in a capital campaign by making it a LEED certified facility. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Peer Support Network for launching its seed card fundraiser. Honorable Mention (Starbucks Green Basket): Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County for its “Think Big, Go Green” awareness-raising through green activities and education month.

Judges’ Harvest: Awarded to organizations that the Judges' feel deserve recognition for their dedication and commitment to going green.

Grand Prize Winner ($500): Boys & Girls Club of Martin County for the launching of its “Green Certified Club” at each of its locations