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Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Awards 

View the 2025 SWANA Award Recipients!

Awardees will be celebrated at RCon™, the premier conference hosted by SWANA from
November 12 – 15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

    Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Distinguished Individual Achievement Award  

    This award recognizes efforts on behalf of individual SWANA members for service to the Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division, support of the mission of SWANA to advance the practice of municipal solid waste management, and overall long-term service to the solid waste management industry. 
     
    View Sustainable Materials Management Submission Criteria.


    Sustainable Materials Management Advancement Award  

    The Advancement Award recognizes the efforts by individuals and organizations for their innovative advancement of, and leadership supporting the mission of SWANA in the field of Sustainable Materials Management. 


    Sustainable Materials Management Organization Award  

    The Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Technical Division gives an award to an organization that advances the sustainable use of materials. 


    Sustainable Materials Management Young Professional Impact Award 

    The Young Professional (YP) Impact Award recognizes individuals 35 or younger that have demonstrated leadership in the field of Sustainable Materials Management.