About the Gold Medal
The WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development is one of the most prestigious forms of recognition of a global company’s ongoing commitment to the practice of sustainable development. Global manufacturing, processing, or service corporations that can document well-implemented, outstanding, and sustained success are eligible to compete for the award.
A potential applicant company must demonstrate global vision and a commitment to sustainable development through innovative application of policies, and international economic, environmental, and social responsibilities. An independent Jury of international leaders selects the Gold Medal recipient.
Why Nominate a Company for the Gold Medal Award?
✨ Recognition: Position your company as an industry leader in corporate sustainability and gain recognition for your exceptional accomplishments.
✨ Networking: Engage with fellow nominees and winners, building relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
✨ Media Exposure: Benefit from our strategic media partnerships and elevate your company’s visibility in the market of business sustainability.
✨ Celebration: Join us for an unforgettable symposium and award ceremony, celebrating 40 years of excellence and joining the ranks of sustainability giants like Microsoft, SC Johnson, and Ford Motor Company.
Gold Medal Application Process
Learn about the 2-step Gold Medal Award application process
1. Nomination Process: Nominate an organization to be considered as a Gold Medal Applicant by filling out the form here.
2. Application Process: Nominations are reviewed. Companies meeting the application criteria are then invited to submit an application for the WEC Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development for the independent jury to review. Criteria and guidelines for the full application can be found here.
Nominations are now OPEN for the 40th WEC Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development.
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2024 Award Criteria & Process
Learn more about the Gold Medal, application process, deadlines here.
SUBMIT A NOMINATION
Submit a nomination here.
WEC Gold Medal Jury
Meet the members of our independent Gold Medal Jury can be found here.
Historic Winners
Learn more about the past winners here.
39th Gold Medal Winner
The World Environment Center is pleased to announce that its 39th Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development will be awarded to Jacobs. The Gold Medal Award will be presented to Jacobs at an in-person ceremony at Washington, DC’s Planet Word on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The Gold Medal Award is presented annually to a global company that has integrated sustainability into its business practices, created ground-breaking solutions to critical environmental and social challenges, and demonstrated global leadership to accelerate progress toward a sustainable future. An independent Gold Medal Jury comprised of recognized sustainability experts selects the Gold Medalist through a global competition among nominated companies invited to apply for the Award.
Press Release
Read the full press release here.
