Business Friend of the Environment Awards
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About the Awards
The Business Friend of the Environment awards, sponsored by WM, celebrate companies that have implemented impactful environmental practices, exemplifying that environmental responsibility and business success can go hand in hand. The goal of this awards program is to demonstrate to state policymakers and the public that businesses are leading in sound environmental practices.
The awards focus on the following three areas:
- Sustainability
- Use of Innovative Technology
- Environmental Stewardship
Three winners are selected in each of these three categories. In each category, an award is given to a small, medium and large business. These awards are publicized statewide and locally.
Sustainability
Demonstrate practices, processes, and projects that reduce or minimize pollution and/or contribute to the long term economic, social, and environmental well-being of your business and community.
Environmental Innovation
Demonstrate the creative use of technology or process to improve the environment.
Environmental Stewardship
Demonstrate a level of effort that goes beyond that which
is required by regulation and which indicates a cooperative approach toward improving the environment. Include any community or education outreach programs in which your company is involved.
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Application Details
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 36th Annual Business Friend of the Environment Awards, presented by WM. The awards are available to private industry companies headquartered or with significant operations in Wisconsin. Self-nominations are encouraged. Governmental entities are not eligible for the awards, but may nominate businesses.
Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges. Applicants must demonstrate a significant improvement they have undertaken or completed in the 2025 calendar year in sustainability, environmental stewardship, or environmental innovation. Projects must have been completed and/or operational during the 2025 calendar year.
Nominations are due Friday, May 22. The application deadline is Friday, June 12.
Questions about the awards or application process?
Contact Adam Jordahl, WMC’s Director of Environmental & Energy Policy.
Business Friend of the Environment
35th Annual Award Winners
The 2025 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges who represent the business community and environmentalists.
This year’s award winners represent companies in each category size, ranging from small to large, that have made significant improvements in the areas of sustainability, environmental stewardship and environmental innovation. The program, sponsored by WM, seeks to demonstrate to state policymakers and the public that businesses are leading in sound environmental practices.
Sustainability
Performance Pallet
Seymour
(Small Category)
Masters Gallery Foods
Plymouth
(Medium Category)
Ashley Furniture Industries
Arcadia
(Large Category)
Environmental Stewardship
Torrance Casting
La Crosse
(Small Category)
WPS - A Health Solutions Company
Madison
(Medium Category)
Charter Steel
Saukville
(Large Category)
Environmental Innovation
Lake and Pond Solutions
Elkhorn
(Small Category)
Pepper Construction
Milwaukee
(Medium Category)
KHS USA
Waukesha
(Large Category)