Green Governments Coordinating Council
About the Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council
The Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council consists of members representing 15 state agencies and serves to improve the sustainability of Illinois government operations and policies. First formed by an executive order, the Council is now established by law under the Green Governments Illinois Act (Public Act 95-0657), enacted on October 17, 2007.
Chaired by Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, the Council helps the more than 70 state agencies, boards and commissions adopt a greener way of delivering services to Illinois residents. Each year, the Council hosts three symposiums – tailored toward state agencies, municipalities, and universities and colleges – to foster exchange of ideas and best practices for protecting the environment.
Green Government Awards
The Council annually presents awards to state agencies that have shown an exceptional commitment to improving the environmental quality of Illinois.
2008 Green Government Awards
* * * Nominations now open! * * *
If you would like to nominate your agency or another agency for a 2008 Green Government Award, click here to download a nomination form with submission instructions. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31.
Congratulations to the 2007 Green Government Award recipients:
- Energy Efficiency - Illinois Department of Employment Security
- Green Facilities - Central Management Services
- Green Office Practices - Illinois Department of Revenue
- Green Purchasing - Illinois Department of Corrections at Menard Correctional Center
- Innovative Projects - Illinois Department of Transportation
- Innovative Projects - Illinois Medical District Commission
- Sustainable Construction - Illinois Tollway
- Waste Reduction - Central Management Services
- Water Conservation - Illinois Department of Human Services