The Port of San Diego was honored with the Grow Urban Sustainability Award at the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Create the Future Awards on March 13, 2025.

The award recognizes the port’s leadership in sustainability and environmental stewardship, highlighting its commitment to initiatives that enhance sustainability and expand green spaces in downtown San Diego. The award was presented to Port Chair Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, and port staff.

The Create the Future Awards recognize individuals, projects and organizations contributing to the city’s development.

During the ceremony, the Port also received special recognition from the City of San Diego and San Diego County for its environmental efforts.

“The Port of San Diego is proud to receive the Grow Urban Sustainability Award for our dedication to sustainability and to supporting the environmental health of our urban waterfront along San Diego Bay,” said Chair Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners. “Since our first annual Green Port Month in 2008, the Port has made incredible investments in enhancing green spaces and improving air and water quality through programs such as our Maritime Clean Air Strategy, our Blue Economy Incubator, and our efforts to reduce stormwater pollution and protect the bay’s marine life and ecosystems.”

The Port of San Diego was recognized for its Maritime Clean Air Strategy, which has implemented two-thirds of its initiatives since 2021, improving air quality in downtown and tideland communities. Its Blue Economy Incubator supports sustainable aquaculture and blue technology, advancing maritime decarbonization. The port also leads bay-wide cleanup efforts and ranks in the top ten percent of North American ports in the Green Marine environmental certification program.