2026 Champions of Sustainability Contest
The 2026 Champions of Sustainability Contest Begins January 26!
Through our Energy for Education initiative, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) invites all schools within our service area to participate in our Champions of Sustainability contest. To be considered, submit a proposal describing an eco-friendly project to be implemented at your school that promotes environmental sustainability.
Your school has a chance to win:
1st Place, Prize Green Team Champion Award: $2,500
2nd Place, Silver Award: $1,500
3rd Place, Bronze Award: $1,000
Register Today!
To register your school, complete the form below or click here – you’ll receive timely updates during the contest period.
Submission Details
Entries are due by Friday, March 27, 2026, and must be emailed to contest@njng.com.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Begins January 26, 2026 and ends on March 27, 2026. Open to legal residents of New Jersey, at least 18 years of age, and a teacher, employee, or administrator at a school within NJNG’s service territory at time of entry. Void outside of New Jersey and where prohibited. For Official Rules, click here. Subject to full Official Rules.
Previous Contest Winners
1st Place: Creating a native species rain garden to attract pollinators, native birds and insects.
2nd Place: Creating a tree nursery to instill environmental stewardship among students by nurturing oak tree saplings.
3rd Place: Developing a greenhouse to support hands‑on learning, supply fresh produce for school lunches, and incorporate rainwater collection, composting, and native plant integration.
