33rd Annual Campus Sustainability Summit

33rd Annual Campus Sustainability Summit

  
When:
April 15th, 2026

  
Where:
University Memorial Center (UMC)

Pathways to Be Involved

Sustainability Expo Hall: Call for Participants

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to apply to showcase their sustainability projects, research, and programs. The goal is to highlight opportunities, resources, and ways for students to get involved across campus! Submissions will be accepted on a space available basis until March 30. Priority deadline is March 1

Submit Your Proposal 

Applied Sustainability Learning Hub

Do you have a sustainable idea but don't know where to start? The Applied Sustainability Learning Hub provides ways to get involved and develop your concept with project development, project funding, mentorship, a variety of resources and more.

Opportunities for Students to Develop Projects

Campus Sustainability Awards nominations open

The annual Campus Sustainability Awards celebrate individuals and departments that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability through inventive programs and initiatives that directly reduce resource use, enhance social equity and cohesion, or promote a culture of sustainability at CU Boulder. Awardees will be recognized at the Campus Sustainability Summit, April 15, 2026. Nominations are due by March 15.

View past award winners 

Student Ideas Showcase Categories for Prizes

  
Grand Prize:
$1,500

  
Overall Runner-up:
$500

  
Innovation: 
$500

  
Creativity: 
$500

  
Climate Impact: 
$500

  
Human Impact: 
$500

  
Campus Impact:
$500

  
Audience Choice: 
$500

  
Campus Sustainability Summit History