12th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash

The Triple Bottom Line Bash is our signature event for local sustainable business professionals.

A sell-out each year, the gala will feature Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year Awards and Michigan Sustainable Business Hall of Fame Induction. The event will include dinner, a bar of local beer and wine, and the best networking of the year.

Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our regionโ€™s sustainability and sustainable business leaders at Triple Bottom Line Bash 2025.

Event Details
Thursday, November 13
6:00 โ€“ 9:00pm
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

2025 Sustainable Business Hall of Fame

The Sustainable Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes extraordinary contributions to the growth of sustainable business in the West Michigan area throughout a person’s career.

The Future Sustainable Business Hall of Fame Award recognizes an emerging professional whose work deserves further recognition.

Congratulations to our 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees!

Sarah Archer

President & CEO of Iris Waste Diversion Specialists Inc.

Allmon Forrester

Director of Facilities, Planning, and Sustainability at John Ball Zoo

Vickie Lewis

President and CEO of VMX International, LLC

The Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year Awards

The Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year Awards recognize Michigan companies for their investments and achievements in climate leadership, water protection, social justice and the creation of a circular economy, and overall commitment to business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social responsibility.


Competitive Categories

Sustainable Business of the Year: Small Business


Sustainable Business of the Year: Large Company


Sustainable Business of the Year: Consulting


Sustainable Business of the Year: Community Organization


Sustainable Business of the Year: Campus


Sustainable Business of the Year: Food Systems


Non-Competitive Categories

Sustainable Business of the Year: Recycler of the Year


Sustainable Business of the Year: Public Sector


Sustainable Busines of the Year: Industry


2025 Triple Bottom Line Bash Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Bottom Line Sponsors

Legacy Sponsors

Table Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

  • Agathon Solar
  • Detroit Zoological Society
  • Enagon LLC
  • Gordon Food Service
  • Grand Valley Metro Council
  • Hydro Aluminum Metals USA
  • Impact Collective Group
  • Jim Roberts Enterprises
  • Michigan State University | Office of Sustainability
  • Miller Johnson
  • Organicycle
  • Symbiote
  • Thomas J. Newhouse Design
  • Unlimited Recycling

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