Gotham GREEN®provides a platform for businesses and professionals who seek to connect and promote sustainable business opportunities, practices and relationships.

Gotham GREEN® was formed in spring 2007 to bring together business people interested in the green business sector in New York City. With green “consciousness” on the rise, there is a great need for business people with a green perspective to find like-minded people, share resources and information, and to support one another. A definition of a green business from the nonprofit organization Co-op America is, “Green businesses operate in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment.”

GOtham GREEN® annually recognizes worthy businesses, non-profits and individuals with Gotham Green Awards®. Learn more about the awards and the winners for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Apply, or recommend a worthy friend or colleague, for the next round of the Gotham Green Awards®, announced annually at a GOtham GREEN® afternoon program held the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving.

Green Intro Letter and FAQs 

or click the following for the appropriate application form 

Green Community-based Non-Profit Organization

Green Business or Green Initiative

Green Building, Product or Program

The preliminary mission of GOtham GREEN® is:

• allow green business people in the New York City metropolitan area to network with and provided support for other like-minded people
• offer educational opportunities on green business topics, such as green marketing, funding opportunities or alternative energy, through the use of featured speakers at meetings
• become another voice for green business concerns in our community GOtham GREEN is a general group, with a green focus, that has members from all industries and professions including service-oriented professionals, trades, entrepreneurs and professional services firms as well as nonprofit members.

General group members include men and women of all ages and industry experience.

Gotham GREEN® provides a platform for businesses and professionals to connect and promote sustainable opportunities, practices, and relationships while fostering collaboration among like-minded individuals. Formed in spring 2007, the group brings together business people in New York City with a shared interest in the green business sector and encourages the exchange of resources and information.