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Overview
City of Irvine leaders with the city's 2023 Beacon Award

Apply for Awards

The Beacon Program recognizes achievements in saving energy, reducing greenhouse gases, implementing innovative sustainability policies and programs, and more. Learn how to apply for and earn award recognition. 

2024 Important Dates

January 30: Application for Award Recognition open for Special Districts

April 15: Application for Award Recognition opens for Cities and Counties

August 1: Application period closes for Cities, Counties, and Special Districts

September: Notification of award recognition

September - December: Promotional support

The Beacon Program recognizes achievements in saving energy, reducing greenhouse gases, implementing innovative sustainability policies and programs, and more. Learn how to apply for and earn award recognition. 

2024 Important Dates

January 30: Application for Award Recognition open for Special Districts

April 15: Application for Award Recognition opens for Cities and Counties

August 1: Application period closes for Cities, Counties, and Special Districts

September: Notification of award recognition

September – December: Promotional support

 

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Beacon Vanguard & Spotlight Awards
Eligibility Information

Open to cities and counties participating in the Beacon Program, these awards recognize voluntary actions of local governments to undertake climate and sustainability programming. Learn more about each category and what data to submit for award consideration.

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Leadership & Innovation Awards
Eligibility Information

Introduction

Open to cities, counties, special districts, and Beacon Champions, these competitive Leadership and Innovation awards celebrate the efforts of local governments to implement collaborative, inclusive, and equitable climate resilience and adaptation programming in their communities. Achievements in these categories is not required to receive the Beacon Vanguard Award.

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2024 Award Category Updates
Application Support

ILG is excited to announce additional award categories and updated options for submitting data for Spotlight Awards. Watch this short video to learn more.

2024 Award Category Updates

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