KAB provides resources and education to inspire individuals &
the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship
The KAB Awards recognize the efforts made by individuals, businesses, and community groups to enhance and protect Austin's environment. Award winners are honored at KAB's Annual Awards Luncheon and feature who is greening their school, setting the standard for environmental practices in the workplace, taking action to clean and beautify their neighborhood, fostering the next generation of environmental leaders and serving as the best of the best of Austin’s environmental stewards.

Apply for the KAB Awards - If you know an individual, community group or business that is making big strides to clean, beautify and protect our Austin environment, please nominate them. If this is you apply on your own behalf!
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

CATEGORIES

  • Beautification - Improved an area through landscaping, tree planting, artwork, architecture or other means.
  • Community Involvement - Inspired community involvement and/or community ownership in order to clean, beautify or restore an area or promote environmental stewardship.
  • Education - Raised awareness about environmental stewardship through educational activities. Includes youth and adults, schools, organizations and other groups.
  • Dennis Hobbs Individual Achievement - Provided visionary leadership or personal action in environmental efforts.
  • Industry Leadership - Raised the bar for innovative and/or enhanced environmental practices through new or ongoing programs and activities.
  • Litter Abatement - Removed or prevented litter and committed to keeping an area clean.  
  • Recycling & Waste Reduction - Established or maintained a unique or comprehensive recycling and/or waste reduction program.
  • Youth Achievement - Implemented or maintained outstanding youth projects or activities to clean, beautify or restore an area or promote environmental stewardship.

PAST WINNERS: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007