Sustainability Awards powered by Reworld
About the event
THIS EVENT IS INVITE ONLY
Presented in partnership with Reworld, this custom event is an evening dedicated to celebrating sustainability, environmental leadership, and community impact across Long Island, honoring individuals, students, educators, policymakers, and organizations who are driving meaningful change and advancing innovative solutions that protect our environment and strengthen our communities.
The program highlights outstanding leaders in environmental policy, engineering, education, and grassroots advocacy, along with community organizations working to preserve Long Island’s waterways, reduce waste, promote food security, and advance sustainable practices. A special focus is placed on youth leadership, recognizing a student changemaker whose passion and innovation are shaping a more sustainable future.
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Meet the 2026 Honorees
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY LEADER
Edward P. Romaine
Suffolk County Executive
COMMUNITY IMPACT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Devon Giordano
Executive Director
Long Island Conservancy
Derek Betts
District Managers
Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District
Corey Humphrey, C.P.E.S.C.
District Managers
Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District
Cynthia Seibold
Founder & Executive Director
Balloon Mission Inc.
Eileen Minogue
Executive Director
Book Fairies
Julie Tighe
President
NY League Conservation Voters & Education Fund
Maxine Montello
Executive Director
New York Marine Rescue Center
Robyn Silvestri
Executive Director
Save the Great South Bay
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER
National Grid Ventures
UBS Arena
ENVIRONMENTAL Engineer LEADER
Tritec Real Estate Company
MUNICIPAL LEADER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Marty Bellew
Commissioner
Department of Environmental Control
President
Islip Resource Recovery Agency
Nicholas Krupski
Solid Waste Coordinator
Southold Town Department of Solid Waste
STUDENT CHAMPION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
Zoe Lazarus & Emma Klein
Sayville High School
9th Grade
Charles Metzger
Roslyn High School
10th Grade
Matias Kalaitzas
Hauppauge High School
12th Grade