Award Categories and Eligibility

The SOAR conference is excited to recognize sustainability leaders from South Arkansas* through SOAR Stars awarded to businesses, organizations, people, and public agencies making progress on these goals.

The Good Steward Leadership Award

Awarded to individuals, groups, or organizations who have shown a long-term commitment to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainability practices. This award recognizes accomplishments over a significant period (more than one year).

Rankin College of Business Sustainability Award

Awarded to businesses and organizations for a commitment to creating environmentally sustainable business practices, operations, governance, and services within the last year.

New Generations Impact Award

Awarded to young adults and student groups ages 16+ who are leaders in developing environmentally sustainable practices in the South Arkansas community within the last year. This award is intended for High School age and traditional college-age groups with individuals ranging in ages from 16-24. Some exceptions may be considered for ages slightly younger or slightly older.

Individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses may nominate a person or entity or nominate themselves.

*For this purpose, South Arkansas consists of these 15 counties: Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Columbia, Desha, Drew, Hempstead, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Union