2025 Champions of Sustainability Contest

Announcing the 2025 Champions of Sustainability Contest Winners!

Thank you to all staff and students for participating in NJNG’s Champions of Sustainability Contest. This year’s project submissions were outstanding – each supporting sustainable school communities and facilities and energy conservation. We look forward to seeing new proposals in 2026!

Congratulations to this year’s winners.

The first place Green Team Champion Award of $2,500 went to Brick Township High School's STEM Academy for their Mall Garden Enhancement Project proposal. The project aims to improve their courtyard area by creating a native species rain garden to attract pollinators and native birds and insects. The project includes designing a drainage system to eliminate erosion caused by runoff from a newly installed concrete walkway. Additionally, students will plant a herb garden and build nesting boxes to help increase the population of Eastern Bluebirds in the area.

The second place Silver Award of $1,500 went to Elms Elementary School for their Tree Nursery Initiative project proposal. This project aims to instill environmental stewardship among students by nurturing oak tree saplings, integrating educational programs, and promoting biodiversity through sustainable practices. The nursery will utilize sustainable practices such as composting and rainwater harvesting to minimize environmental impact.

The third place Bronze Award of $1,000 went to Central Regional High School for their Greenhouse Project proposal, which focuses on environmental sustainability through the use of solar panels, a rainwater collection system, composting, and the integration of native plants. The project also includes hands-on learning opportunities for students, community engagement, and the production of fresh produce for school lunches.