Congratulations to our 2026 winners!
April is Earth Month—a time to celebrate our planet and take action to protect its future. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, ensuring that our resources and communities thrive for generations to come.
Green Key Global invites our member hotels to showcase their sustainability efforts by participating in our 2026 Earth Month Challenge!
Share your initiatives, inspire others, and get recognized for your commitment to a greener future.
How To Participate:
- Create a Short Video (under 60 seconds) highlighting the sustainable initiatives at your property that you’re proud of (we recommend highlighting 2-3 initiatives)
- Submit Your Story through the submission form
- We will announce the top 3 winners on April 30th
What We’re Looking For:
- 60 seconds or less videos showcasing your hotel property’s sustainability initiative(s) (Hint: try to use your mobile phone for recording)
- Recommend recording the video personally or through staff member(s) to provide that personal and authentic feel—no major productions required
- Use voice over or text over-lay to display tangible stats or ROI of the sustainability initiatives at your property
- Bonus points if you mention the Green Key vendor(s) or partner(s) who supported your sustainability journey
*Submit by April 28th, 11:59 PM EST to be eligible*
The most innovative and impactful initiatives will be announced on April 30th, with exciting prizes!
This is your chance to spotlight your hotel’s sustainability efforts, inspire industry-wide change, and celebrate Earth Month with action!
Ready to make an impact? Join the Earth Month Challenge today!
Terms & Conditions
- Eligibility
The Earth Month Campaign 2026 (“Campaign”) is open to active and certified Green Key Global (GKG) properties in good standing at the time of submission. Properties must have a valid Eco-Rating certification or active participation status. - Campaign Period
The Campaign launches on April 1, 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM (local time) on April 30, 2026. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. - Submission Requirements
To qualify, properties must submit:- A short video (recommended 15–30 seconds; maximum 60 seconds) highlighting 1–3 sustainable initiatives.
- A written statement describing what sustainability means to the property.
- A written statement outlining how Green Key Global has supported their sustainability journey.
All content must meet the guidelines outlined on the official Campaign page.
- Content Standards
Submissions must be original content created by the participating property. Videos should be clear, appropriate for public distribution, and free of copyrighted material (including music, images, or logos) unless proper rights have been secured. - Judging & Selection
Three (3) winners will be selected by a GKG review panel based on impact, authenticity, demonstrated environmental outcomes, and alignment with Green Key Global’s sustainability principles. Preference may be given to self-recorded, authentic storytelling formats. - Prizes
Each selected Earth Month Champion will receive:- A certificate of recognition
- One (1) $100 gift card (or equivalent value)
Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
- Announcement of Winners
Winners will be notified directly and publicly announced on or around May 1, 2026, in recognition of Earth Day celebrations. - Marketing & Usage Rights
By submitting content, participating properties grant Green Key Global a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute submitted materials across GKG-owned channels, including website, social media, newsletters, promotional campaigns, and future marketing materials. - Representations & Permissions
By entering, properties confirm that all individuals featured in submitted materials have granted permission for their likeness to be used for promotional purposes and that the submission does not infringe upon any third-party rights. - General Conditions
Green Key Global reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Campaign at its discretion. GKG also reserves the right to disqualify any submission that does not comply with these Terms & Conditions