Sustainable Event Certification

A sustainable event certification offers campus event planners the opportunity to be recognized for sustainable event planning.

Criteria for certification includes the following categories: food, waste, purchasing, education, marketing, transportation, energy and water, service, innovation. The certification levels allow for recognition across many areas and regardless of event type (see scoring explanation). Certification Levels available:

Contributor (25% – 49% of total survey points)
Steward (50% – 74% of total survey points)
Champion (75% or more of total points)

Certification step 1 – Incorporate sustainability

Use the resources below to integrate sustainability before, during and after your event. The online certification form uses a point-based system to evaluate the event based on your incorporation of the following sustainability practices.

Appoint a Sustainability Coordinator for all planned events both large and small.
Choose an Event Time and Location
1. Let the Sun Shine In: Choose to hold the event in a sustainability-conscious setting.
2. Outdoors
3. LEED certified campus building
4. Naturally-lit indoor location
5. Make it Accessible: Choose to hold the event in a location easily accessible by alternative transportation (i.e. bus, bicycle, carpool, on foot).
6. Include alternative transportation information in event promotion. This could be bus routes and schedules, bicycle routes and park and ride locations.
7. Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
  1. Encourage and incentivize alternative transportation in informative event material.
  2. Choose to conduct the event online via webinar or virtual conferencing software such as NC State Blackboard Collaborate.
  3. If participants are anticipated to use conventional transportation means, offer a travel offset (small donation) option to event participants in an effort to enhance local non-profits’ efforts to better the surrounding community/environment.
8. Innovate: What other ideas do you have to enhance the sustainability of your event location?
Promote the Event
1. Go Digital: Design a promotional plan that utilizes digital communications tactics wherever possible.
2. Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
  1. Design a paperless promotional campaign.
  2. Printing event materials? Use recycled paper or paper that has been FSC-certified for responsible tree harvesting.
  3. Post printed materials in a centralized location to reduce waste related to your event.
  4. Ask printing company to opt for soy-based ink rather than conventional ink products, which are manufactured using petroleum sources.
3. Design promotional material to reach diverse audiences in order to increase community conversation surrounding your event.
4. Talk It Up: Advertise your sustainability efforts to participants in event materials.
  1. If your event earns a Wolfpack Certified Sustainable Event certification, display the certification and include this achievement in promotional material.
5. Innovate: What other ideas do you have to enhance the sustainability of your event promotion and marketing?
Purchase or Rent Sustainable Supplies
1. Big Savings are a Click Away: Use “Questions to Consider” purchasing resources provided by NC State’s Sustainability Office to make sustainable choices when evaluating purchase or rental options.
2. Cut it Out: Make a purposeful evaluation of vital event details versus potentially non-essential items to reduce extraneous event costs and waste.
3. See What’s Out There: Borrow necessary items (chairs, tables, banners, etc.) from campus partners and university departments or explore rental options before purchasing new supplies.
4. Rack Up on Reusables: Cut event costs by choosing reusable supplies that can be utilized in future events. Purchase reused products from NC State Surplus.
5. Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
  1. Purchase supplies with recycled content and reduced packaging material.
  2. If organizing a giveaway for your event, utilize sustainable alternatives such as a service or consumable item that will not contribute to event waste (e.g. coupons, experiences, tickets for NC State athletic event, gift certificates, plants, food, etc.)
  3. Buy in bulk. Reduce costs and excess packaging waste while also ensuring access to supplies for future events.
  4. Make a sustainable choice for event t-shirts by purchasing recycled cotton, organic cotton or shirts made from recycled plastic bottles.
  5. Buy local. Support the local economy and reduce travel distances for event supplies by purchasing locally produced products.
  6. Purchase materials from B Corporations in the area or Fair Trade Certified products that promote socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
6. Innovate! What other ideas do you have for using sustainable materials at your event?
Choose Food
1. Eat Well: Plan to provide healthy food choices (whole grains, vegetables, fruit and proteins, etc.) for event participants
2. Variety is Best: Plan to provide a variety of menu options to allow for vegetarian, vegan and allergen diets.
3. Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
  1. Choose local or organic and in-season produce.
  2. Utilize Fair Trade certified options in your menu planning.
  3. Buy in bulk. Purchase from a wholesale distributor to stretch your budget and reduce excess packaging.
  4. Switch up your meal plan to celebrate food culture from a different region.
  5. Choose a sustainable alternative to plastic forks and knives such as compostable tableware.
4. Innovate! What other ideas do you have to make food and food service at your event more sustainable?
Reduce Event Waste
1. Call in the On-campus Experts: Evaluate your waste and recycling needs with event resources from Zero Waste Events or call 919.515.9421 to contact Waste Reduction and Recycling staff.
2. Complete an online Service Request Form to request clearstream bins from Waste Reduction and Recycling.
3. Go a Step Further… (select all that apply)
  1. Set zero waste goals your event can achieve. Recycle or compost >50% of event waste or compost 5 pizza boxes. A small goal is a starting point.
  2. Enlist several event volunteers for bin management. This ensures proper setup and attendee use of clearstream bins.
  3. Provide clear signage for disposal items at each waste station.
  4. Communicate zero waste goals and expectations to event volunteers and attendees.
  5. If using vendors at your event, notify them of zero waste standards and discuss their compliance. A “Dear Vendor” letter is available online.
  6. Minimize food-waste at your event by making an excess food donation plan.
4. Innovate! What other ideas do you have for reducing waste at your event?
Benefit the Community
1. Move It: Include a physical activity to encourage attendees to move more for better health.
2. Partner Up: Include a small service opportunity to benefit the community at your event. Consider a canned food or blood drive and incentivize participation with a reduced registration fee or thank you gift. Talk to local non-profits or service organizations for more ideas, resources and opportunities.
3. Partner with an OIED campus community center or a similar community organization like the Military and Veteran Resource Center for your campus event.
4. Innovate! What other ideas do you have for incorporating community stewardship into your event to benefit the community and sustainability?

Certification step 2 – Submit certification

Complete the online form to obtain your sustainability score and certification.

Certify Now

Certification step 3 – Promote Your achievement

Be sure to use the certification as a way to promote your event, including displaying your Sustainable Event Certificate at the event and include it in press releases and/or media talking points. Questions: sustainability@ncsu.edu

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
CEFS Farm to Fork Charlotte, 10/4/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Summer Board Meeting 2, 5/5/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Healthy Eating and Healthy Growing, 8/12/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Creative Ways to Protect Your Vegetables, 7/15/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Farm to ECE Learning Session 2, 5/12/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Beekeeping Workshop, 4/22/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Agrability Training Workshop, 4/21/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
All CEFS Meeting, 4/3/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
2020 WRRI Annual Conference, 3/18/2020 – 3/19/2020	Water Resources Research Institute	Steward
Private Farm Tour of Cherry Research Farm, 3/12/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Wellness Fair, 2/19/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Earth Day on Centennial Campus, 4/22/2020	Centennial Campus and Sustainability Office	Contributor
Agriculture Awareness Week, 3/22/ 2020 – 3/28/2020	Alpha Zeta	Champion
NCLFC Q1 Board Meeting, 2/4/2020	NC Local Food Council	Steward
NHC Game Night, 1/24/2020	North Hall Center	Contributor
CEFS’ Holiday Party, 1/24/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Contributor
NC Local Food Council Executive Retreat 2020, 1/21/2020	NC Local Food Council	Steward
Crochet For Days, 1/31/2020	North Hall Council	Contributor
Farm to Early Care and Education 2020 Collaborative Kickoff, 1/28/20	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Community Food Strategies Winter Retreat 2020, 1/15/2020	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Board Meeting, 1/30/20	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS’ Farm to Fork Picnic, 6/7/20	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS’ High Tunnel Workshop, 1/14/20-1/15/20	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
2019 NC Coastal Conference, 11/19/19-11/20/19	NC Sea Grant	Steward
NCLFC Q4 Meeting, 11/20/19	NC Local Food Council	Champion
Libraries All Staff Meeting, 10/11/19	NC State University Libraries	Contributor
NC Food Council Gathering, 12/5/19-12/6/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Farm to Fork Charlotte 2019, 10/6/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm to School Summit, 9/27/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Zamorano, 9/27/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Board Meeting, 9/9/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Innovation Lab, 9/3/19	Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Contributor
CEFS Fellows Cookout 2019, 8/27/19	Agroecology Education Farm	Champion
CEFS Facilitation Workshop, 8/6/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CommFoodStrat Mid-year Retreat, 7/16/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Carolina Meat Conference, 10/6/19/10/7/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Leadership and Civic Engagement Open House, 8/20/19	Leadership and Civic Engagement	Champion
North Carolina Local Food Council 3rd Board Meeting 2019, 8/21/19	North Carolina Local Food Council	Champion
Silvopasture Field Day, 7/25/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Community Food Strategies Facilitation Training East, 6/27/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
ACC Sports Sustainability Conference, 6/2/19 – 6/4/19	NC State Athletics and University Sustainability Office	Champion
CEFS Board Meeting, 6/4/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Contributor
RecFest, 8/18/19	Wellness and Recreation	Steward
Live. Explore. Restore. An IRC Sustainability Event, 3/30/19	Inter-Residence Council	Steward
North Carolina Local Food Council Meeting, 5/15/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Rural Faith Communities as Anchor Institutions Conference, 5/14/19-5/15/19	Institute for Emerging Issues	Steward
Organic Commodities Field Day, 7/22/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Contributor
Farm Feast, 4/11/19	NC State Dining	Champion
Eastern Land Summit, 4/5/19	CEFS/NC State Ag Economics Department	Steward
SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 4/13/19-4/14/19	NC State Sailing	Steward
Rural Works Intern Orientation, 4/27/19	Rural Works! (DASA)	Contributor
Farm to Fork Sustainable Agriculture Lecture, 9/5/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Small Farm Unit Intro to Beekeeping Workshop, 5/14/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
SARE Fellows Tour of North Carolina, 6/10/19-6/14/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Mac and Keys, 3/21/19	Kappa Kappa Gamma	Champion
2019 WRRI Annual Conference, 3/21/19-3/22/19	WRRI	Steward
Environmental Justice Symposium, 4/20/19	NC State Stewards	Contributor
Exploring Mental Health Experiences in the APIDA Community, 4/1/19	Mental Health Ambassadors	Steward
CVM Open House, 3/30/19	College of Veterinary Medicine	Contributor
Engineering Town Hall, 3/19/19	Student Government	Contributor
Racial Climate Town Hall, 3/6/19	Student Government	Steward
Grad Issues Town Hall, 3/4/19	Student Government	Contributor
Student Fees Town Hall, 1/22/19	Student Government	Contributor
CEFS Financial Analysis and Budget Planning for Small Farmers Workshop, 3/20/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Triangle Farm To Fork, 6/2/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm Tour, 5/24/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Meeting, 4/10/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Blueberry Pruning Workshop, 2/13/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Electric Vehicle Show, 4/22/19	Centennial Campus, Sustainability and NC Clean Energy Technology Center	Contributor
Operation:Wellness, 1/9/19	Student Government	Steward
19th Annual AEES Meeting, 6/4/19-6/6/19	Biological & Agricultural Engineering	Steward
Sustainability Connections, 1/9/19	Student Government	Steward
CEFS Board Meeting, 1/10/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm to Early Care and Education Collaborative Kickoff, 1/29/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Community Food Strategies Regional Gathering, 2/1/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Level I Racial Equity Training, 2/5/19-2/6/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education Learning Session I, 2/26/19 and 2/28/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Racial Equity Training, 4/2/19 and 4/11/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education Learning Session II, 5/14/19 and 5/16/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Farm to Early Childcare and Education, 10/10/19	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/3/19	Sustainability Council	Steward
Earth Fair, 4/22/19	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Make-a-thon, 2/1-3/19	Make-a-thon Planning Committee	Steward
Cocoa and Convo, 1/14/19	Student Government	Contributor

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
Farm to Fork Sustainable Agriculture Lecture, 12/6/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods, 12/3/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Innovations in Economic Development through Local Foods, 12/7/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Pack Your Portfolio, 11/27/18	Student Government	Champion
AG Bash, 11/7/18	Kappa Delta	Champion
Post-Election Decompression Den, 11/7/18	Student Government	Contributor
Sustainability Fund Showcase, 11/6/18	Sustainability Fund (DASA)	Steward
Environmental Science Program Mixer, 11/7/18	FER Leadership Board	Steward
Red and White Week, 10/28-11/3/18	NC State Alumni Association	Steward
Campout, 10/19/18	NC State Student Government	Contributor
2018 SailPack Women’s Intercollegiate Regatta, 9/29/18	NC State Sailing	Steward
All Carolinas Meal, 9/26/18	NC State Dining	Champion
Meet and Treat, 8/27/18	Student Government	Steward
Small Town Welcome, 8/23/18	Division of Academic and Student Affairs	Steward
Respect the Pack, 8/21/18	Student Government	Contributor
Campus Connections, 8/21/18	NC State Student Involvement	Steward
RecFest, 8/19/18	NC State Wellness and Recreation	Steward
Leadership and Civic Engagement Open House, 8/21/18	Leadership and Civic Engagement	Steward
Sustainability Partners 2018-2019 (12 events)	Sustainability Office and Staff Senate	Contributor
Packapalooza, 8/25/18	NC State	Champion
Moonlight Howl and Run, 8/20/18	Wellness and Recreation / NC State Dining	Steward
Cookout and Cornhole Tournament, 6/15/18	Division of Academic and Student Affairs	Steward
Facilities Division Appreciation Breakfast, 5/23/18	Facilities Division	Steward
Trillium Sustainability Workshop, 5/16/18	Sustainability Office	Steward
Thought and Did: CSLEPS End of the Year Award Ceremony, 4/27/18	CSLEPS	Contributor
Rural Works! Orientation, 4/28/18	Rural Works!	Steward
Paddle and Popsicles, 8/25/18	University Recreation, Outdoor Adventures	Contributor
Administrative Services III Picnic, 4/12/18	Facilities Division	Steward
SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 3/31-4/1/18	Sailing Club at NC State	Steward
Shamrock and Score, 3/24/18	Kappa Delta Sorority	Steward
Sprouting Connections, 4/18/18	Student Government	Steward
Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/26/18	Sustainability Council	Champion
International Festival at NC State, 3/23/18		Contributor
Earth Fair, 4/4/18	Sustainability Office	Steward
Community Bike Ride from the Gregg Museum to the NCMA, 3/24/18	Gregg Museum of Art and Design at NC State University	Champion
20th WRRI Annual Conference, 3/14-3/15/18	WRRI at NC State	Steward
Sisterhood Dinner, 2/26/18	Council on the Status of Women	Contributor
CEFS Holiday Party, 1/24/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Organic Business Planning for Extension Agents , 1/29/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Make-a-thon, 1/26-1/28/18	Make-a-thon Planning Committee	Steward

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
Holiday Luncheon, 12/5/17	Energy Systems	Contributor
Administrative Services III Chili Cook Off, 12/11/17	Facilities Division	Contributor
Halloween Compost Pumpkin Toss, 11/3/17	NC State Stewards	Contributor
NC Farm to Early Care and Education Meeting, 11/15/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Community Conversation: Student Food and Housing Security, 10/27/17	University Sustainability Office and partners	Steward
Sustainability Habits Workshop, 11/8/17	NC State Stewards	Steward
Red and White Week, 10/30-11/4/17	NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors	Contributor
Electric Car Show, 10/18/17	Sustainability Office and PlugIn NC	Contributor
Sustainability Fund Showcase, 11/15/17	NC State Sustainability Fund	Steward
Pig n’ Pie, 10/21/17	Kappa Delta	Steward
CEFS 2017 Meet & Eat Series, Fall 2017	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Food Council Statewide Gathering, 11/30-12/1/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS January Board Meeting, 1/30/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
All CEFS Meeting, 2/23/18	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Campout, 10/20-21/17	Student Government	Steward
CNR Fall Fest, 10/30/17	College of Natural Resources	Contributor
Chi Omega Pancake Dinner, 9/27/17	Chi Omega	Contributor
Sustainability Fair, 10/12/17	Sustainability Department Committee	Contributor
Blue Zone Dinner, 9/15/17	NC State Dining	Steward
SailPack Women’s Intercollegiate Regatta, 9/16/17	Sailing Club at NC State	Steward
USGBC Career Panel: Advancing Your Green Career, 9/12/17	NCSU USGBC Student Group	Contributor
Sundae Funday, 8/27/17	Triad RAs	Steward
Fall Retreat, 8/25-8/27/17	CNR Engaging Leaders	Contributor
Shack-a-thon, 9/18/17	NC State Habitat for Humanity Chapter	Contributor
Eclipse Day Celebration, 8/21/17	College of Sciences	Steward
Agroecology Farm Dinner, 10/6/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Welcome Back Picnic, 8/21/17	American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) at NC State	Contributor
Packapalooza, 8/19/17	NC State	Champion
New Student Orientation Welcome Reception, June – July 2017	RAVE! Events	Champion
“Get The Scoop” with CSLEPS Open House, 8/17/17	CSLEPS/td>	Steward
Gregg Museum of Art & Design Grand Re-Opening, 8/26/17	Arts NC State	Champion
CEFS Farm to Childcare Learning Session, 10/4/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS State Food Policy Council, 6/26/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Apprenticeship Orientation, 5/26/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
How to be a Sustainable Conscious Consumer, 4/27/17	CSLEPS	Champion
Pastured Pork and Poultry Walk, Demonstration, and Intensive for Beginning Farmers , 4/20/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Earth Day Free Expression Tunnel Painting, 4/17/17	NC State Stewards	Contributor
Spring Tailgate, 4/5/17	Delta Gamma	Contributor
All CEFS Meeting, 9/8/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Farm to Fork Picnic, 6/2-4/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Rooted in Community National Conference , 7/19-23/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Carolina Meat Conference, 9/25-26/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Board Retreat , 5/10-11/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Celebration of NC State Sustainability, 4/20/17	Sustainability Council	Champion
Lunch and Learn: Sustainability at CREE, 4/7/17	Net Impact	Steward
All CEFS Meeting, 3/17/17	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
NC Coastal Conference, 4/4-5/17	NC Sea Grant	Champion
Earth Fair, 4/5/17	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Mason Pharr Seminar, 3/30/17	Horticultural Science Graduate Student Association	Champion
International Festival, 3/31/17	Student Involvement	Steward
SailPack Oriental Intercollegiate Regatta, 4/1-2/17	Sailing Club at NC State	Steward
19th WRRI Annual Conference , 3/15-16/17	WRRI	Champion
Oak City Revolution, 3/25/17	NCSU Ektaa	Champion
Recognition Luncheon, 3/6/17	Facilities Division	Contributor
Wolfpack Way of Life: NC State Wellness Fair, 2/23/17	University Recreation and University Human Resources	Steward
Sisterhood Dinner, 2/27/17	Council on the Status of Women	Steward
Run. Dance. Glow. 3/25/17	NC State Inter-Residence Council	Champion
Visions for Sports Sustainability and Wellness at NC State, 2/6/17	Wolfpack Environmental Student Association	Steward
NileFEST, 3/21/17	NC State LIVE	Champion
Make-a-thon, 2/2-2/5/17	Make-a-thon Planning Committee	Champion
Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/4/17	NC State Park Scholars	Steward
Stewards Retreat, 1/8/17	NC State Stewards	Steward
Sustainability Council Meeting, 1/27/17	NC State Sustainability Council	Steward

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
COM466 Big Food Night, 12/15/16	COM466	Champion
CEFS Meeting, 12/9/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Pig N Pie, 11/12/16	Kappe Delta and Sigma Pi	Champion
FoodCon 2016, 11/11/16	NC State Net Impact	Champion
Red and White Week, 10/23-29/16	NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors	Steward
STEAM² Career Expo, 10/18/16	College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Natural Resources	Steward
Farmscale Vermicomposting Workshop , 8/31/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
20th Annual Return to Raleigh Picnic, 7/23/16	NC State Alumni Association	Steward
National Drive Electric Week Centennial Celebration, 9/16/16	Advanced Energy and University Sustainability Office	Steward
Sustainable Transportation Showcase, 9/14/16	University Sustainability Office, Staff Senate, University Recreation, NC Clean Energy Technology Center	Steward
SAISA SailPack Women’s Regatta , 9/17-18/16	Sailing Club at NC State / SailPack Foundation	Champion
Tough Howler, 10/27/16	University Recreation	Champion
WISE + EcoVillage Welcome Lunch , 8/11/16	WISE and EcoVillage Living and Learning Communities	Champion
Moonlight Howl & Run , 8/15/16	University Recreation and University Dining	Champion
Packapalooza, 8/20/16	NC State University	Champion
Silent Disco, 8/19/16	Inter-Residence Council	Steward
Chillin’ and Grillin’ 8/16/16	Inter-Residence Council and Interfraternity Council	Steward
RecFest, 8/14/16	University Recreation	Champion
Cover Crop Conference, 7/17-19/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Juntos Summer Academy, 6/20-6/24/16	Juntos	Steward
Business Services Spring Lunch, 5/24/16	Facilities Operations Business Services	Steward
West Campus Last Day of Classes Party, 4/25/16	Tri-Villages	Champion
Big Food Night, 4/26/16	COM 466 Class	Champion
Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop, 4/4/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Postharvest Handling for Enhanced Shelf Life Workshop, 4/6/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Good Agricultural Practices One-Day Workshop: Navigating the USDA GAP Audit , 4/4/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Aquaculture Tour for Extension Educators, 4/13/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Green Brick Awards, 4/15/16	Sustainability Council and CEST	Champion
Earth Fair, 4/13/16	University Sustainability Office	Steward
NC Growing Together Apprenticeship Orientation , 5/20/16	Center For Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Farm to Fork , 6/3-5/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Southern SARE Cover Crop Conference 2016 , 7/17-19/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Dash for Trash, 4/10/16	NC State Students	Steward
Service Raleigh, 4/9/16	Service Raleigh	Champion
Eta Omicron Cookout , 4/9/16	Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated	Champion
Rubbage Ride, 4/9/16	Sustainability Office, Waste Reduction and Recycling, Transportation Office, Grounds Management	Champion
WRRI Annual Conference and NCWRA Symposium , 3/17-18/16	Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System	Champion
Shamrock ‘N Score , 3/19/16	Kappa Delta Sorority	Champion
Just for Me: Sustainability Edition , 4/21/16	African American Faculty and Staff Organization	Champion
Live & Local: Earth Day 2016 , 4/9/16	Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation	Champion
Enhancing Farm Profitability Workshop, 2/9/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)	Champion
Oak City Revolution, 4/2/16	Ektaa	Steward
Design Day, 3/14/16	Engineer’s Council	Contributor
Make-A-Thon, 2/19-2/21/16	NCSU Libraries, University Housing, Sustainability Office	Champion
Enhancing Farm Profitability Workshop, 1/19/16	Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)	Champion
Sisterhood Dinner, 2/19/16	Council on the Status of Women	Champion
Sustainability Town Hall, 1/20/16	Sustainability Council	Champion
NC State Stewards Retreat, 1/5/16	NC State Stewards	Champion

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
Facilities Recognition Luncheon	Facilities Division	Steward
Pancake Dinner	Chi Omega	Contributor
Composting Workshop, 10/29/15	Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)	Champion
Packapalooza, 8/22/15	NC State	Champion
NC State Homecoming, 10/25/15-10/31/15	Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program	Champion
Harrelson Hall Farewell Tour , 10/30/15	NC State Alumni Association- Wake County Network	Steward
Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Career Fair, 10/20/15	Career Development Center	Steward
Altnerative Vehicle Showcase, 10/14/15	Staff Senate, University Recreation, Energy Management, Sustainability Office, Transportation	Steward
Sustainability in Teaching Academy, 10/8/15	Office of Faculty Development	Steward
Business Sustainability Collaborative Launch, 9/21/15	Poole College Business Sustainability Collaborative	Champion
Talley Student Union Tour, 9/18/15	Wake County Alumni Association	Contributor
Stand Up That Mountain Panel Discussion, 8/28/15	Poole College Business Sustainability Collaborative	Steward
Welcome Lunch, 8/13/15	EcoVillage, WISE Village and West Campus Housing	Steward
RecFest, 8/16/15	University Recreation	Champion
Environmental Sciences Connections and Fall Social, 8/18/15	Environmental Sciences Academic Program	Champion
Business Services Employee Appreciation Cookout, 5/19/15	Facilities Business Services	Champion
Southeastern Sustainability Network, 6/15/15-6/17/15	University Sustainability Office	Champion
End of Year West Campus Party, 4/24/15	University Housing and EcoVillage	Champion
Earth Fair, 4/22/15	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Green Brick Awards, 4/17/15	Campus Environmental Sustainability Team	Champion
Farm Feast, 4/22/15	University Dining	Champion
State Energy Conference, 4/21/15-4/22/15	NC State University and partners	Champion
12th Annual On the Dock of the Bay, 5/2/15	Eastern 4-H Center	Champion
WESAcat, 4/4/15	Wolfpack Environmental Student Association	Champion
East Coast Grounds Managers and Landscape Architect’s Conference, 6/2-6/4/15	Grounds and Fleet Services and Office of University Architect	Champion
New Employee Orientation, monthly	OnBoarding Center	Champion
Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/14/15	Park Scholars	Champion

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
Recognition Luncheon, 12/12/14	Facilities Division	Contributor
Industry Speaker: Bruno Sarda from Dell, 11/20/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Steward
Sustainability in Research Seminar, 12/1/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Contributor
Zero Waste Event Planning Workshop, 11/13/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Steward
Faculty Workshop: Building Sustainability into Your Courses, 11/10/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Steward
Poole College Sustainability Initiative Industry Speaker: Shawn Heath from Duke Energy, 11/4/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Steward
Lunch ‘N’ Learn Series Featuring Mark Schmidt, 11/5/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative and Net Impact	Steward
Homecoming, 11/2-8/14	Alumni Association Student Ambassador Program	Champion
Halloween Potluck, 10/30/14	SOUL Garden, WESA and Slow Foods	Champion
NC State Brewery Tour, 10/23/14	NC State Alumni Association: Young Alumni	Steward
NC State More Than Money Careers Workshop, 10/22/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Contributor
STS 323Q Hunger Banquet 12/2/14	FYC/Crop Science/Sustainability Office	Champion
Repair and Renovation Chili Cook Off, 10/10/14	Repair and Renovation	Steward
CEFS Lecture and Reception, 10/18/14	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Soilbration, 10/17/14	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
CEFS Board Meeting, 10/16 and 10/18/14	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Tri-Towers Energy Challenge Kickoff, 9/30/14	NC State Stewards	Steward
Center for Geospatial Analytics Forum, weekly event	NC State Center for Geospatial Analytics	Champion
Alternative Vehicle Showcase, 10/15/14	Staff Senate, University Sustainability Office, Energy Management	Champion
Fall Student Social, 8/26/14	Environmental Sciences Program	Champion
Poole College Green Event Planning Workshop, 7/24/14	Poole College of Management Sustainability Initiative	Steward
West Campus End of Year Picnic, 4/23/14	West Campus Housing and Villages	Contributor
Earth Day Stressbuster, 4/23/14	NC State Earth Month Planning Committee	Steward
Earth Fair, 4/9/14	NC State Earth Month Planning Committee	Champion
Community Forest Stewardship Workshop, 4/2/14	NCSU Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program	Contributor
Repair & Renovation Services Quarterly Luncheon, 5/2/14	Repair & Renovation Services	Steward
Center for Environmental Farming Systems Reception, 3/18/14	CEFS	Champion
Open House, 3/29/14	College of Veterinary Medicine	Steward
Center for Environmental Farming Systems Board Meeting, 2/11/14	CEFS	Steward
Center for Environmental Farming Systems Reception, 2/12/14	CEFS	Champion
Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/8/14	Park Scholars	Champion

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
NC Exports Wood Conference, 11/13-15/13	NCSU Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program	Steward
Recognition Luncheon, 12/13/13	NC State Facilities Division	Steward
Homecoming, 10/27/13-11/2/13	NC State Alumni Association Student Ambassadors	Champion
Repair & Renovation Services Quarterly Luncheon, 10/25/13	Repair & Renovation Services	Steward
Building Liaison Briefings, 10/28/13 and 10/30/13	Facilities Division	Contributor
Campout, 10/18/13	Student Government	Steward
Alternative Vehicle Showcase, 10/2/13	Staff Senate, University Sustainability Office, Energy Management	Steward
Latinos Beyond the Reel Movie and Discussion Panel, 9/18/13	Diversity Commission Student Government	Contributor
Fall Potluck Social, 9/17/13	Environmental Sciences Academic Program	Steward
Farm to Fork Picnic, 6/9/13	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Repair & Renovation Quarterly Luncheon, 5/17/13	Repair & Renovation	Steward
UGSA Spring Picnic, 5/5/13	University Graduate Student Association	Champion
PackFest, 4/20/13	Union Activities Board	Champion
Farm Feast, 4/18/13	University Dining	Champion
Earth Day Celebration, 4/17/13	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Grow Your Wellness, 4/16/13	Student Health and University Recreation	Steward
Taste of NC State, 4/5/13	Union Activities Board	Steward
Krispy Kreme Challenge, 2/9/13	K2 Challenge	Champion

Event Name	Sponsoring Organization	Certification Level
Facilities Ladies Luncheon, 12/19/12	Facilities Division	Steward
Annual Recognition Luncheon, 12/19/12	Facilities Division	Steward
Student Health Center Holiday Lucheon, 12/18/12	Staff Enrichment — Student Health	Steward
CNR Holiday Reception, 12/11/12	College of Natural Resources	Champion
Cates Utility Plant Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 11/14/12	Facilities Division	Steward
Sustainability in Agriculture Bayer Executive Course, 11/12-14/2012	CALS Office of Sustainability	Champion
9th Biennial Longleaf Alliance Conference, 10/22-10/26/12	Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program	Steward
Farm to Fork Reception	Agroecology Education Farm	Champion
Campus Sustainability Day 2012	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Council on Forest Engineering Annual Meeting	Council on Forest Engineering	Steward
CVM Graduate Student Welcome Reception	College of Veterinary Medicine	Steward
Green Meeting/Events Workshop	University Sustainability Office	Champion
RecFest 2012	University Recreation	Champion
Packapalooza – Hospitality Tent		Champion
CEFS Board Meeting	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Bearcat Beatdown	NC State Athletics	Steward
Facilities Operations Unit/Departmental Goal Retreat	Facilities Operations	Steward
Sustainability Interchange		Steward
Campus Sustainability Day	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Facilities Division Recognition Luncheon	Facilities Division	Steward
CEFS Board Meeting	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Steward
Stihl Timbersports Competition	College of Natural Resources’ Forestry & Environmental Outreach Program	Champion
CEFS Field Day	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Farm to Fork Picnic	Center for Environmental Farming Systems	Champion
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Showcase	Staff Senate	Steward
Field Day on Centennial Campus	University Recreation	Champion
NC State Earth Day Celebration on the Brickyard	University Sustainability Office	Champion
NC State Earth Day Concert	University Sustainability Office	Champion
Change Your State Challenge Stress Buster	University Sustainability Office	Steward
Green Brick Awards Ice Cream Social	Campus Environmental Sustainability Team	Champion
Evolving Textiles: Competition. Innovation. Transformation.	College of Textiles	Steward