Environmental Excellence Awards sample news items

Use some or all of this content as you promote your win internally and externally. Find additional resources, including award logos, on our website. For questions, contact awards@practicegreenhealth.org.

Sample news story 1

<Hospital name> recognized leadership in environmental sustainability 

A commitment to sustainable operations supports healthier patients, staff, and communities

<Hospital or System name> received the 2026 <award name> from Practice Greenhealth, the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, in recognition of its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability.  

<Insert individual award language.> 

“The health care sector is claiming its role as a guardian of public health by refusing to contribute to the problem. Sustainability isn't a side project – it’s a core business strategy that drives resilience, saves money, and, most importantly, fulfills our mission to heal,” said Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth CEO Emily Bancroft. “The health care system of the future – one that heals both the patient and the planet – is being built right here, by <Hospital or System name>.”

<Add details about programs and achievements leading to this recognition.>

The <award name> is one of Practice Greenhealth’s Environmental Excellence Awards, given annually to honor health care organizations that have embedded sustainability and resilience into their operations and culture. 

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About Practice Greenhealth

Practice Greenhealth is the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, delivering environmental solutions to hospitals and health systems across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at practicegreenhealth.org. 

Sample news story 2

<Hospital name> receives national award for environmental sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our healing mission – and we’re proud to share that our work has earned national recognition. <Hospital or System name> received the <award name> from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care.

<Insert individual award language.> 

In health care, sustainability means examining how our operations affect our environment, as well as the health of our patients, staff, visitors, and local community. We know that building sustainability and resilience into our operations isn't just good for the planet – it's essential to delivering better care.

Over the past year, we have made meaningful progress in reducing our environmental impact, and we remain committed to doing even more. <Add details about programs and achievements leading to this recognition.>

To learn more about our sustainability efforts, visit [add link to sustainability page] or contact [insert sustainability lead name and phone number or email here]. We are deeply grateful to our health care professionals and administrators whose dedication, ingenuity, and adaptability continue to drive this important work forward.

We will be recognizing our sustainability team for their incredible efforts at [insert date and location].

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About Practice Greenhealth

Practice Greenhealth is the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, delivering environmental solutions to hospitals and health systems across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at practicegreenhealth.org.