AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Solana Center's goal is to empower communities in San Diego County and beyond with the knowledge to make sustainable choices and lead low-waste lifestyles in a practical and accessible way. Our team of expert educators provides engaging environmental education for youth, adults, and local stakeholders. 

  • Office of the Mayor of the City of Encinitas Proclamation honoring the 40th Anniversary of Solana Center for Environmental Innovation.

  • County of San Diego, Proclamation presented by Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer Honoring Solana Center for Environmental Innovation’s 40th Anniversary declares May 11th to be Solana Center Day throughout San Diego County

  • California Legislature Assembly Resolution by Tasha Boerner and Catherine Blakespear recognizing the vital role Solana Center has played in improving the quality of life in the San Diego area.

  • United States House of Representatives, Mike Levin, Member of Congress Proclamation honoring Solana Centers commitment to climate action.

  • 2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award

  • 2023 Organics Diversion Program of the Year Award - went to the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation who pioneered the first comprehensive curbside recycling program in Southern California and one of the first community-based recycling programs in the US. For over 20 years, Solana Center have been teaching composting and siting operations, from residential to community composting. Their Master Composter course students often describe the training as life-changing and they go on to further spread and educate within their spheres of influence.

  • 2024 California Green Business Network Certification - Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.

  • 2024 San Diego Woman Who Inspires Award, California State Senator Catherine Blakespear

  • 2023 Organics Diversion Program of the Year National Award, US Composting Council

  • 2022 50 Most Influential Women Over 50 awarded to Jessica Toth Solana Center Executive Director, San Diego Business Journal

  • 2019 Outstanding Service in Composting, US Composting Council

  • 2019 Dave Hardy Leadership in Organics, California Resource Recovery Association

  • 2018 EMIES UnWasted Food Awardee, San Diego Food System Alliance 

  • 2017 Top Business Women in San Diego, San Diego Business Journal

  • 2015-6 Proclamations from City of Encinitas, San Diego County Supervisors, State Legislators

  • 2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award

  • 2015 Encinitas Environmental Award

  • US Composting Council logo featuring a green circular emblem with a leaf and recycling arrow, next to the text 'US Composting Council'

    US Composting Council

    2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award

  • Green circular logo for the 2015 Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award, California, featuring the word 'glela' in the center with decorative swirls.

    GEELA

    2015 California Governor's Environmental & Economic Leadership Award

  • Logo for California Green Business Network with green and white text

    CA Green Business Network

    2024 California Green Business Network Certification - Certified Green Businesses exceed all environmental regulations, and implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.