Project of Choice
Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards


Apply for the 2015 Project of Choice!  

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Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards has added a new element, the opportunity for nonprofits, public or tribal programs to apply for the 2015 Project of Choice. The Project of Choice winner is a group/agency that has a project that exemplifies sustainability and receives funds from the Bellmon Awards toward their project.  

   

Questions you might have:

  

What are the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards?   

 

Sustainable Tulsa and the Tulsa Southside Rotary Club have joined together to create the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards. Our collaborative mission is to raise awareness and reward those dedicated to a balanced approach toward quality of life, responsible economic growth, and environmental stewardship. To learn more about The Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards visit

 

What is the difference between Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Nominations and Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Project of Choice?

 

The Bellmon Awards Nominations is a nominations process to apply to win an award for either Quality of Life, Responsible Economic Growth, Environmental Stewardship or an overall Bellmon Award. The Bellmon Project of Choice is not an award, but a program that is given funds toward an Oklahoma sustainability project. 

 

Can you apply for the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Nominations and the Project of Choice?

 

Yes

 

Does applying for the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Nominations and the Project of Choice reduce my chances at either?

 

No

 

Can businesses apply for the Project of Choice?

 

No

 

Who can apply for the Project of Choice?

 

Nonprofit, public or tribal projects doing their work in Oklahoma.

 

How much will be awarded to the 2014 Project of Choice?

 

On average we have allotted $20,000 to the Project of Choice.

 

When are applications due?

 

August 19th, 2014 by 5:00 pm.

 

When will the winner be notified?

 

You will be contacted in September 2013 about the status of your application. If your project qualifies, you will be invited to complete Part 2 of the 2015 Project of Choice application.

 

When will the winner be announced?

 

We will announce the Project of Choice winner at the 2014 Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Gala on October 9, 2013, at the Tulsa Convention Center.

 

When do you award the funds?

 

First quarter of  2016.

 

What were past Projects of Choice?

 

In 2010 the Renewable Energy Lab at McLain High School for Science and Technology, in 2011-2013 the CNG School Bus Project,  and in 2014 R & G Grocers .  

 

What kind of Projects can be submitted?

 

We are looking for projects that: 

  • raise Oklahoma's Sustainability Index and help to promote quality of life, responsible economic growth, and environmental stewardship: People Profit Planet!
  • are well organized
  • contain a tangible element (not just education) 
  • are easily executed within the next two years
  • and measurable outcomes for the funds received. 

 How do I apply?  

 

Click below to apply for the Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards  

2015 Project of Choice (Part 1) .  

 

 

If you know of a deserving project, please forward this email to that candidate.  Remember, applications are due by 5:00 pm on August 19th, 2014.  If you have further questions, please contact Corey Williams at 918-808-6576 918-808-657or [email protected]

 

Sincerely,

 

Henry Bellmon Sustainability Awards Committee