Environmental Stewardship Awards

2026 award nominations open Feb. 20 - April 1, 2026

Each year, the City of Port St. Lucie shines a spotlight on the amazing individuals and groups who go the extra mile to care for our environment. The Environmental Stewardship Awards celebrate the passion and hard work that keep our City beautiful, sustainable, and thriving.

Awardees receive special recognition at an award ceremony, a framed certificate and a feature on the City’s social media channels. Plus, we’ll plant a tree in their honor, complete with a tribute plaque — a lasting symbol of their impact on our community.

Together, we can celebrate those making a difference and inspire even more environmental stewardship in Port St. Lucie.

City of PSL recognizes 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award winners

Published on May 08, 2026

The City of Port St. Lucie celebrated outstanding residents, students, volunteers and partner organizations with the 2026 Naturally PSL Environmental Stewardship Awards.

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Award Categories

Community Impact Award

Who: Community Organizations, Volunteer Groups, Businesses, Developers

Eligibility: Community organizations, volunteer groups, businesses, and developers that have engaged in, led, and/or organized significant and positive environmental activities within the City of Port St. Lucie are eligible to apply or be nominated for this award.

Emerging Environmental Leaders Award

Who: Any students K-12 residing in the City of Port St. Lucie.

Eligibility: Any school-aged student studying in the K-12 range that resides in the City of Port St. Lucie who has demonstrated significant environmental leadership and volunteerism may apply or be nominated for this award.

Green Schools Award

Who: Schools within Port St. Lucie

Eligibility: Any public, private, or charter school located within the City of Port St. Lucie that has carried out environmental projects and sustainability initiatives is eligible to apply or be nominated for this award.

Neighbors Award

Who: Individual residents

Eligibility: Any resident of Port St. Lucie who has engaged in environmental activities such as creating Florida-friendly yards, planting trees in neighborhood spaces, or leading community projects is eligible to apply or be nominated for this award.

Public Innovation Award

Who: Public Agencies

Eligibility: Any government entities committed to improving the City of Port St. Lucie’s natural environment, water quality, and community-based innovation projects is eligible to apply or be nominated for this award.

Judging Process

The panel will carefully consider the merits and contributions of each nomination to environmental stewardship, ensuring that individuals and groups receive well-deserved recognition for their outstanding efforts in preserving and enhancing Port St. Lucie's natural beauty.

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