Awards

Space to Grow has been honored with awards recognizing its impact and innovation. Thank you to the organizations that have recognized and supported Space to Grow!

2020

• • • SHIFT Award for Land Management Innovation
    • WEF 2020 Public Communication and Outreach Program Award

2018

• • • LISC Chicago Neighborhood Development Award, in the category of BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Healthy Community
    • 2018 Burnham Award for Excellence in Planning

2017

• • • Storm Water Solutions Top Project 2017

2016

• • • National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) – 2016 Stormwater Management Green Infrastructure Award
    • 2016 Special Achievement Award to Primera Engineers, Ltd for Morrill Elementary – American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Illinois
    • Green Schools National Network: Best of Green Schools 2016 – Collaborator

2015

• • • Top 100 finalist – Chicago Innovation Awards
    • USGBC – Illinois: Emerald Award
    • Center for Active Design: Excellence Award
    • Illinois Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Management: Sustainability Award
    • National Physical Activity Plan Alliance: Champions Award

2014

• • • Friends of the Chicago River: Silver Ribbon Award