Keep Martin Beautiful Seeks Nominees for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards
Across Martin County, individuals and organizations are working hard to protect our waterways, preserve natural habitats, reduce waste, and strengthen our communities. This spring, Keep Martin Beautiful will recognize those efforts and celebrate the people behind them.
The nonprofit is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards, one of Martin County’s most respected celebrations of environmental excellence. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations, youth groups, and government agencies whose actions are making a measurable difference in the health and beauty of our local environment.
“We’re always inspired by the creativity, persistence, and passion behind the nominations we receive,” said Keep Martin Beautiful Board president Jennifer Stull-Wise. “From neighborhood groups organizing cleanup projects to businesses investing in innovative sustainability practices, these stories show what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose. We encourage everyone to take notice and share the powerful environmental work happening throughout Martin County.”
This year, Keep Martin Beautiful seeks nominations that highlight achievements in:
- Community & Environmental Stewardship
- Advocacy & Grassroots Engagement
- Innovation & Technology
- Sustainable Food & Agriculture
- Arts, Culture & Creative Expression
- Youth Engagement & Education
Nominations are free to submit, and self-nominations are encouraged. Eligible projects must have taken place within the last two years. The deadline to submit is Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Awards Ceremony
Award recipients will be honored at the Environmental Stewardship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Willoughby Golf Club. The evening draws community leaders, business owners, students, educators, environmental partners, and residents from across Martin County for an uplifting celebration of local impact.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Keep Martin Beautiful is also inviting local businesses and community partners to support the event through sponsorships. Sponsors help elevate environmental education and community programs while demonstrating their own commitment to sustainability.
Nomination and sponsorship forms, past award recipients, and full event details are available at KeepMartinBeautiful.org. For additional information, contact Keep Martin Beautiful at 772-781-1222 or info@keepmartinbeautiful.org.
About Keep Martin Beautiful
Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter prevention, beautification and community revitalization activities and promoting environmental stewardship. KMB signature programs include the Environmental Stewardship Awards, the International Coastal Cleanup, the Great American Cleanup, Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Street and a variety of educational and outreach activities.
Follow KMB on Facebook at facebook.com/KeepMartinBeautiful, on Instagram instagram.com/KeepMartinBeautiful, visit KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call 772-781-1222.