GBTA Foundation to Honor Businesses for Sustainability Achievement
Applications are open for the awards, in which the GBTA Foundation and Project ICARUS will recognize travel buyers, suppliers and intermediaries for their sustainability programs, products and services across North America.
The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS, announced that nominations are open for the Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability in business travel and meetings on Nov. 12.
Travel buyers, suppliers and intermediaries that demonstrate leadership, innovation and commitment to delivering sustainability programs, products and services across North America will be recognized by the Project ICARUS Global Advisory Board and Sustainability Committee.
The winners will be announced at the GBTA Foundation Annual Gala Dinner in New York on March 18, 2013.
The last day to submit applications will be Jan. 15, 2013. Visit the Project ICARUS website for more details on how to be considered for an award.
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