2025 Groundbreaker Awards

Join Green Building United for the 2025 Groundbreaker Awards, our region’s premier celebration of leadership in sustainable design, construction, and community impact. Held this year at 3.0 University Place—the first life sciences building in the country to achieve both LEED® and WELL® Platinum certifications—Groundbreakers recognizes the people and projects transforming the built environment in the face of climate change.

Each year, the Groundbreaker Awards spotlight the achievements of developers, designers, advocates, and community leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in high-performance building and sustainable development. Honorees represent a powerful mix of innovation, environmental stewardship, and positive social and economic impact.

Click here to read about this year’s award categories and nominees!

Speakers

Councilmember Jamie R. Gauthier

Philadelphia City Council

Chief Deputy Mayor Sinceré Harris

City of Philadelphia

Sarah Zaleski, Chief Products Officer

U.S. Green Building Council

State Senator Vincent Hughes

State of Pennsylvania

Hosted by the region’s leading voice for green building education and advocacy, this inspiring event brings together professionals and changemakers from across industries: architecture, engineering, construction, real estate, and beyond. Expect a dynamic evening of storytelling, networking, and celebration with the people driving real change across Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and the State of Delaware.

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