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10 Year Anniversary Celebration

The Best of BSC: A Decade of Impact and a Future of Possibility

The Business Sustainability Collaborative 10 Year Anniversary Celebration honors a decade of bold ideas, collaborative action, and lasting impact at the intersection of business and sustainability. Rooted in NC State’s Think and Do spirit, this weeklong celebration will highlight the people, programs, and partnerships that have shaped BSC’s legacy and inspired meaningful change in our campus, community, and beyond. Each day we will showcase the Best of BSC through storytelling, recognition, and reconnection as we celebrate our past and mobilize support for the future of sustainability leadership.

Support the Next Decade of our Impact

As we celebrate 10 years of innovation, collaboration, and positive change, we invite you to be part of shaping the next chapter of the Business Sustainability Collaborative. Your gift directly supports our students, programs, and partnerships such as our new Sustainability Career Development Program, Business Sustainability Certificate, BSC Associates and more.Together, we can ensure that the next decade of BSC’s work continues to inspire leaders and drive meaningful change in our campus, community, and beyond.

10 Year Anniversary Awards

As we celebrate this milestone, we want to honor the students, faculty, staff, and community partners who have helped shape the BSC. Please find the list of awards categories and nominees below:

Rising Sustainability Leader Award (Undergraduate Student)

For a current undergraduate student demonstrating outstanding leadership in sustainability.

Nominees: Abby Mulry, Clara Stec, Kairavi Garde

Winner: Clara Stec

Changemaker-in-Training Award (Graduate Student)

For a current graduate student demonstrating outstanding leadership in sustainability.

Nominees: Meredith Smith, Amanda Solliday, Jonah Lane, Erik Milde

Winner: Meredith Smith

Alumni Impact Award

For an alum who has significantly advanced sustainability in business or their community.

Nominees: Andre Little, Ryan Roth, Rejaul Hassan, Kaley Cross Warner

Winner: Rejaul Hassan

BSC Associate Impact Award

For a former BSC Associate who has made notable contributions to sustainability in their career.

Nominees: Jordan Bowman, Nikki Lynberg, Malhar Shah, Shannon O’Shea, Kayla Bashore

Winner: Jordan Bowman

Faculty BSC Champion Award

For a faculty member whose teaching, research, or mentorship advanced the mission of BSC.

Nomiees: Scott Showalter, Richard Warr, Ira Weiss, Stefanie Robinson, Rosanna Garcia, Vikas Anand

Winner: Scott Showalter

Staff BSC Champion Award

For a staff who has supported BSC initiatives through cross-campus collaboration.

Nominees: Carla Davis, Kristen Siebanaler, Tyler Ellis, Troy Pinkins

Winner: Carla Davis

Real. Good. Business. Award

For a B Corp Clinic company that has modeled leadership in sustainability and student engagement.

Nominees: Raleigh Founded, Counter Culture Coffee, Lulu Press, Marit Digital, Southern Energy Management, R+M Agency

Winner: Marit Digital

Community Catalyst Award

For a community partner who has supported BSC programs and sustainable development.

Nomniees: B Local Triangle, Activate Good, NC Sustainable Business Council

Winner: B Local Triangle

Lifetime Contribution to BSC Award

For someone who has continuously supported and championed BSC over the past 10 years.

Nominee: Ramsay Huntley, Paula Alexander, Tony Pease, Ron Jarvis

Winner: Ramsay Huntley

Innovation in Sustainability Award

For a creative initiative or project sparked by BSC’s programming.

Nominees: Ron Jarvis (Home Depot Case Study), Liz Bowen (B Corp Clinic), Liz Tracy (B Corp Clinic), Keondra Jenkins (Sustainability Career Development Program)

Winner: Liz Tracy