The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is excited to reveal the finalists for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards.
The awards honor Wisconsin businesses for exceptional leadership in environmental, social, and governance initiatives, recognizing those who set the standard for sustainable innovation and impact within their industries and communities.
The finalists exemplify forward-thinking leadership, driving measurable progress and innovation across their operations and the communities they serve.
“Businesses are key to shaping the future by delivering sustainable solutions to markets and customers,” said Jessy Servi Ortiz, Managing Director of WSBC. “These awards highlight Wisconsin companies that not only integrate sustainability into their operations but also influence broader market transformation through innovation and leadership.”
The 2024 Sustainable Business Award Finalists are:
Sustainable Product:
- New Leaf Green Notes by New Leaf Paper, Peel and Stick Tin Can End by Roaster
Innovative Service:
- Emplify by Gundersen Health
- Impact Storytelling by Evolution Marketing, LLC
Sustainable Leadership – Executive:
- Sandra Henry, President & CEO, Slipstream
- Russ Klisch, CEO, Lakefront Brewery
- Rachel Turgasen, Sr. Director of Member Relations and Corporate Sustainability, Foremost Farms
Sustainable Leadership – Champion:
- Cindy Bohlen, Chief Mindfulness Officer, Riverwater Partners
- Michelle Miller, Sustainability Manager, North America, Symrise
- Tricia Baker, Senior VP of Strategy and Impact, Pace EQUITY
Winners will be announced during reception hosted at Milwaukee Tool in Milwaukee on Nov. 12. The reception will be followed by WSBC’s 17th Annual Conference, held at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Nov. 13 .
In addition to recognizing the finalists, WSBC will present a special honor: the Thomas L. Eggert Leadership Forward Award, named after WSBC’s founder and executive director emeritus. This award celebrates an individual who has significantly contributed to expanding sustainability efforts across Wisconsin, embodying the legacy of leadership and collaboration fostered by Thomas L. Eggert.
For more information about the events
For more information, visit https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/2024conference or https://www.wisconsinsustainability.com/awards.
