Organized by SP’s Technology & Innovation Committee, the annual Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Awards Program is designed to recognize and raise awareness of environmental sustainability successes within the automotive supply chain, while promoting knowledge sharing and transfer of proven solutions across the automotive industry.
Current SP Award Categories include,
- Demonstrating Environmental Innovation in the Manufacturing Process (Company). This award recognizes companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation in an advanced manufacturing process or technology leading to significant environmental and economic impact within the global automotive supply chain. Apply Online.
- Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices (Company). This award recognizes companies that demonstrate remarkable creativity in implementing environmental sustainability programs and practices within the global automotive supply chain. Apply Online.
- Community Impact (Company). This award recognizes companies who strive to extend the positive impacts of their sustainability efforts to local communities and organizations outside the automotive industry through outreach and education. Apply Online.
- Steve Hellem Lighthouse Award (Individual). Named in memory of SP’s founding executive director, Steve Hellem, this award recognizes remarkable individuals helping to guide the next generation of business sustainability leadership forward. Apply Online.
Awards applications may be completed via an online application form and will be accepted until August 21, 2026. A selection committee of industry environmental sustainability leaders will review qualified applications and select the winning entries for presentation in an SP Awards Ceremony scheduled for October 28 in Indianapolis.
