Know a Piedmonter who’s inspired you to rethink how you heat your home, save water, or go all-electric? Nominate them for the City of Piedmont’s Sustainability Awards.
Now in their third year, Piedmont’s Sustainability Awards recognize up to four residents each year whose home improvements, water-wise choices, or commitment to green living have helped move sustainability forward in Piedmont. The goal is to showcase real-world examples of climate-friendly upgrades right here in our community – and to celebrate the residents who are helping move Piedmont toward its climate action goals.
Nominate a neighbor (or yourself!) by February 18
To make a nomination, complete the online nomination form by February 18, 2026. City staff will review nominations, confirm that nominees want to participate, and select award recipients.
Selected awardees will:
• Be recognized at the Planning Commission Design Awards Gala on April 15, 2026
• Be featured in City communications, such as case studies or video profiles
• Share practical lessons learned – what they did, what they’d do differently, and what helped them get it done
What kind of projects can be recognized
Sustainability leadership can look different from household to household. A nomination might highlight a single project or a longer series of improvements.
Examples include:
• Electrification and clean energy upgrades, from heat pumps and induction cooking to solar and battery storage
• Energy-efficiency improvements, such as insulation, air sealing, or windows
• Water-wise landscapes and systems, including drought-tolerant planting, smart irrigation, rainwater capture, or greywater
• Community leadership, such as sharing lessons learned, hosting tours, or helping neighbors get started.
These are examples – awards are not limited to preset categories. The nomination guidelines provide more examples of potential projects, features, and accomplishments that may be recognized.
Celebrating past honorees
Past Sustainability Award honorees have shown what’s possible in Piedmont – from deep electrification and solar, to water-saving landscapes and habitat-focused yards, to sharing knowledge with other residents who are just getting started.
• 2024 honorees: Shannon and Rob Bloemker; Hope and Larry Salzer; Cass Caulfield
and Andy Hempeck; Russell and Amy Griffith
• 2025 honorees: James Glabuer and Tracy Lieu; Susan Miller-Davis and Jonathan Davis; and the owners of 335 Sea View Avenue.
If you know someone whose choices have helped move Piedmont toward cleaner energy, smart water use, and more sustainable home design, nominate them by February 18.