Celebrate Excellence in Green Roof and Wall Design at the Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards Ceremony 

The Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence Committee of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to announce the Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence winners for 2024. The Awards of Excellence winners have again pushed the boundaries of living architecture. Designers expertly integrate nature into projects and bring their unique sense of style. See the Awards of Excellence in person at CitiesAlive 2024, on Friday November 8. Register today for the early bird special, which ends on Oct 16, 2024.

The Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence were established with the vision of recognizing and celebrating remarkable contributions to the field of green roof and wall design, research and advocacy. The ceremony aims to highlight exceptional accomplishments in integrated design and installation, as well as leadership in research, policy development/advocacy, student achievement, and corporate contributions to the green roof and wall industry.

The awards ceremony will be held on November 8th at CitiesAlive in Toronto (November 6-9). Join us to learn more about these outstanding projects as we shine a spotlight on those who have demonstrated unparalleled dedication and excellence, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in our field. Register today!

Design award winners include:

  • Extensive Commercial/Industrial/Institutional

    • Belt Line Center (Detroit, MI)

    • Inhabitect

  • Intensive Commercial/Industrial/Institutional

    • 800 Fulton (Chicago, IL)

    • Omni Ecosystems

  • Multi-Unit Residential

    • The Wharf Phase 2 (Washington, DC)

    • Prospect Waterproofing Company

  • Small Scale Residential

    • Dune Dwelling (Long Island, NY)

    • New York Green Roofs

  • Urban Agriculture

    • Henry Street Farm (Cambridge, MA)

    • Recover Green Roofs

  • Special Recognition

    • Skylawn at POST Houston (Houston, TX)

    • Hoerr Schaudt

Individual award winners include:

  • Civic Award

    • Jane Welsh, City of Toronto

  • Research Award

    • Jennifer Bousselot, Colorado State University

  • Board Chair Award

    • Christian Mahlstedt, Ginkgo Sustainability

  • Lifetime Achievement Award

    • Joe DiNorscia, Skyland/Rooflite

Corporate Legacy award winners include: 

  • Carlise SynTec Systems

  • Living Roofs Inc

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a prestigious event that celebrates the best in green roof and wall design. Mark your calendar for November 8th, 2024, and join us in recognizing the outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the industry.  For more information about Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence Ceremony, please visit greenroofs.org/awards-of-excellence or contact awards@greenroofs.org.

About Us:

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence. 


We offer The Living Architecture Monitor quarterly online magazine where industry leaders share their insights and expertise. These articles increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture. 


We also offer The Living Architecture Academy, an online professional development platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices. The LAA offers courses for both new and old professionals, such as: Green Roof Professional Training, Introduction to Green Walls, Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance, and more. 


We also offer the Green Pages: Industry Green Roof and Wall Directory which is designed to support you with your living architecture projects by providing a list of trusted manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and certified Green Roof Professionals (GRPs). From small-scale residential projects to large commercial installations, this directory has everything you need to create a sustainable and beautiful living space.


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