2015-2018 Sustainable Business of the Year Awardees
Previous Recipients of the
Sustainable Business of the Year Awards
2018 Sustainable Business Awards
CERO (Cooperative Energy, Recycling, and Organics) - Seasoned Small Business, Eastern MA
A local compost company that aims to limit the amount of food waste in landfills. Pick up and diversion services are provided, and waste is brought to local farms to be recycled.
Fresh Food Generation - Budding Small Business, Eastern MA
New England ingredients are combined with Caribbean and Southern flavors to provide a new and exciting plate to their customers. Affordable and healthy food is a top priority.
Market Basket - Large Business
With a slogan of “More For Your Dollar” this grocery store provides an easy trip to the grocery store where all you need is conveniently found in one place.
Mei Mei - Seasoned Small Business, Eastern MA
Farm-focused and woman-owned dumpling business that uses classic New England ingredients. Mei Mei uses pasture-raised meat and works with small, independent family farms.
Walker Farm at Whortleberry Hill - Small Business, Central MA
100% grass-fed beef products with a heavy influence on taking care of humanely treated animals, while maintaining sustainable land management.
Artisan Beverage Cooperative - Small Business, Western MA
Making high integrity beverages since 2005. Ethically made fermented drinks with a goal of acquiring locally, ethically, and sustainably sourced ingredients.
City Fresh Foods - Mid-sized Business, Eastern MA
Affordable, healthy & tasty delivered meals to organizations, businesses and individuals. Behind their delicious food is a community of local talent representing their mission of social consciousness and economic development.
2017 Sustainable Business Awards
Equal Exchange - Mid-sized Business, Eastern MA
Offering a wide range of fair trade & organic coffee, chocolate, tea, cocoa and snacks direct from small-scale farmers and direct to your door.
Bon Me Foods - Budding Small Business, Eastern MA
Asian-inspired food truck that aims to make as many house made menu items as possible.
Preserve Products - Seasoned Small Business, Eastern MA
Sustainable products that are good for both the environment and those who inhabit it. Everyday household items are made of recyclable materials.
PeoplesBank - Mid-sized Business, Western MA
Community banks that provide to their community by volunteering, focus on long-term viability of their bank and the interest of their customers.
Real Pickles - Small Business, Western MA
Sustainable and healthy traditional pickled foods, utilizing local family farms.
2016 Sustainable Business Awards
Pedal People Cooperative - Small Business, Western MA
Utilize bicycle and bicycle trailers as a mode of transportation for goods and offering services. They aim to use human power to combat fossil fuels.
River Valley Cooperative - Mid-size Business Western MA
Consumer-owned local grocery business, fresh and organic grown foods provided daily to customers.
Eastern Bank - Large Business
Provide finance services to a wide variety of consumers. Goal oriented on helping their members save and manage their money.
Red’s Best - Mid-size Business, Eastern MA
Allowing for direct access to open waters, providing business to local fisherman families. “Red is every fisherman”
Allandale Farm - Small Business, Eastern MA
Sustainably grown plants, providing Boston environmentally friendly produce.
2015 Sustainable Business Awards
Longfellow Health Clubs
Careful intent on providing overall health and wellbeing to each person in their community and beyond. Offering recreational activities to a variety of people from all walks of life.