All entries must answer at least FIVE of the following questions, one from each criteria category:

Question answers should be 750 words or less and submitted in a Word Document – download the Word Submission Form below. You may use photos to illustrate points.

• • Project complexity and scope – What is the scope of your sustainability initiatives, and what are some of the key challenges you have faced in implementing them? – How have you prioritized your sustainability initiatives, and how have you ensured that they are aligned with your organization’s overall goals? – What are some of the key lessons you have learned about managing complex sustainability projects? Resourcefulness and creativity of sustainability model – What innovative and creative solutions have you implemented to reduce waste and improve sustainability? – How have you leveraged existing resources to implement your sustainability initiatives, and how have you found new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency? – How have you engaged your staff and customers in your sustainability efforts, and how have you built support for your initiatives? Well defined metrics to measure success – What specific metrics have you used to measure your progress on sustainability? – How do you collect and analyze your data, and how do you use it to inform your decision-making? – How do you communicate your sustainability results to your stakeholders, and how do you demonstrate the impact of your initiatives? Results – What specific results have you achieved in terms of waste reduction, sustainability, and environmental stewardship? – How have your sustainability initiatives impacted your organization’s financial performance, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction? – What are your plans for continuing to improve your sustainability performance in the future? Timeliness and applicability of project for other AHF members – How have you managed to implement your sustainability initiatives on time and within budget? – What are some of the key challenges that other AHF members may face in implementing similar initiatives, and how can they overcome these challenges? – What advice would you give to other AHF members who are considering implementing similar sustainability initiatives?   Optional: This submission can be accompanied by a one-page synopsis and no more than ten (10) PowerPoint slides.