Complete the Michigan Green Communities Challenge
The Michigan Green Communities Challenge is an annual program that serves as a guide to help communities measure their progress towards sustainability. The 2024 Challenge, for actions taken through the 2024 calendar year is open January 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025.
The Challenge includes several categories and each is comprised of several action items. Communities earn points by completing these action items. Participation is free and open to any local government in Michigan.
Recognition Awards: Track your sustainability progress, see how you compare to other Michigan communities, and earn certification as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum community. Challenge participants earn a logo to display on your website and in print materials, are publicized at the annual awards conference and on the MGC website, and are included in a press release.
2023 MGC Challenge Certified Communities
GOLD CERTIFIED
Canton Charter Township
City of Ann Arbor
City of Battle Creek
City of Berkley
City of Birmingham
City of Coldwater
City of Detroit
City of East Grand Rapids
City of East Lansing
City of Ferndale
City of Grand Blanc
City of Grand Haven
City of Grand Rapids
City of Holland
City of Kalamazoo
City of Lansing
City of Ludington
City of Marquette
City of Muskegon
City of Northville
City of Novi
City of Petoskey
City of Portage
City of Rockford
City of Royal Oak
City of Southfield
City of Sterling Heights
City of Ypsilanti
Delhi Township
Macomb County
Meridian Charter Township
Oakland County
Orion Township
Pittsfield Charter Township
Traverse City
West Bloomfield Charter Township
SILVER CERTIFIED
Buena Vista Charter Township
City of Clare
City of Dearborn
City of Eastpointe
City of Fennville
City of Grandville
City of Grosse Pointe Park
City of Hancock
City of Livonia
City of Madison Heights
City of Plymouth
City of Troy
Ingham County
Marquette County
Plymouth Township
Saugatuck Township
Scio Township
Village of Milford
Washtenaw County
Williamstown Township
BRONZE CERTIFIED
City of Bay City
City of Brighton
City of Clawson
City of St. Joseph
Kalamazoo County
Monroe County
Village of Mackinaw City
