2023 Cecil Corbin-Mark Vanguard Fellowship
Huda Alkaff is a 2023 Cecil Corbin-Mark Vanguard Fellow by the Green Leadership Trust
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2022 Environmental Justice Award
Huda Alkaff received a 2022 Environmental Justice Award by Midwest Environmental Advocates
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Wisconsin Green Muslims is a 2022 American Climate Leadership Award Finalist!
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Wisconsin Green Muslims is a 2022 American Climate Leadership Award Semifinalist!
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2021 Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award
Huda Alkaff received a 2021 Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award
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2021 Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Member of the Month
Huda Alkaff, January 2021 Member of the Month, Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education
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2018 RE-AMP Network Superstar
In June 2018, Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director of Wisconsin Green Muslims received the 2018 RE-AMP Network Superstar recognition.
The RE-AMP Network consists of over 130 nonprofits and foundations across eight Midwestern states working on climate change and energy policy with the goal of reducing global warming pollution economy-wide 80% by 2050.
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2018 Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Eco-Justice Award
On April 28, 2018, Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director of Wisconsin Green Muslims received the Inaugural 2018 Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE) Eco-Justice Award.
The WAEE Eco-Justice Award is for individuals, agencies, and organizations taking steps to work towards equity and environmental justice in Wisconsin. Presented in recognition of leadership in developing and implementing programs that are inclusive, culturally relevant, working towards equitable internal practices and representing the diverse communities in our state.
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Voices for 100% Renewable Energy
In 2017, Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director of Wisconsin Green Muslims was recognized as one of the national Voices for 100% Renewable Energy by Environment America. See Huda Alkaff — Voices for 100% Renewable Energy
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Environmental Hero of the Year 2016
On Sunday, December 4, 2016, Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director of Wisconsin Green Muslims received the Sierra Club Great Waters Group ‘Environmental Hero of 2016’ Award. This Sierra Club chapter serves Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee Counties. Aaron Mair, President of the National Sierra Club, and Dianne Dagelen, 2016 Chair of the Sierra Club Great Waters Group, Wisconsin and their Executive Committee presented this award to Huda.
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White House Faith Leader for Climate Champion of Change, July 20, 2015.
Huda Alkaff, Founder and Director of the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Green Muslims) was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change. The White House recognized 12 faith and lay leaders as Champions of Change for their efforts in protecting our environment and communities from the effects of climate change.
See https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/champions/climate-faith-leaders/huda-alkaff
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryddRgryuTw
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GreenFaith Water Shield Certificate. The Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin, June 22, 2015.
IEG is the first faith-based organization in Wisconsin to earn the national GreenFaith’s Water Shield certification. This certification signifies that IEG has taken educational, spiritual and practical steps to conserve water, protect water quality, and mobilize its members and community to do the same at home.
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Interfaith Power and Light Cool Congregations Community Inspiration Honorable Mention, April 2015. http://www.coolcongregations.org/coolchallengewinners/
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GreenFaith Climate March Faith Community for Leadership on the Day of the People’s Climate March, September 21, 2014.
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ENERGY STAR Change the World Pledge Leader 2010/2011
450,906 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented!
In celebration of the 4th Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month (October 2010), the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin in partnership with Wisconsin Interfaith Power & Light helped to empower an estimated saving of 235,365 kilowatt hours of energy, $34,519 in energy costs, and prevented 450,906 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!
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ENERGY STAR Change the World Pledge Leader 2009/2010
356,186 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented!
In celebration of the Third Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month (October 2009), the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin in partnership with the Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign helped to empower an estimated saving of 189,348 kilowatt hours of energy, $27,747, and prevented 356,186 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!
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ENERGY STAR Change the World Pledge Leader 2008/2009
539,170 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented!
In celebration of the Second Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month (October 2008), the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin in partnership with the Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign helped to empower an estimated saving of 286,040 kilowatt hours of energy, $41,400, and prevented 539,170 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!
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The Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin was selected to represent Wisconsin in the Sierra Club report “Faith in Action: Communities of Faith Bring Hope for the Planet.” See Page 31.
Read the full report (See Page 31)
“The Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin helps
mosques and Muslim families reduce their carbon footprint.”
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ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge Leader 2007
122,700 lbs. of GHG Emissions Prevented!
During October 2007, the 1st Annual Wisconsin Interfaith Energy Awareness Month, the Islamic Environmental Group of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Interfaith Climate & Energy Campaign met their goal of obtaining 100 household pledges to use energy efficient CFLs. They helped to empower a saving of 84,600 kWh of energy, $7,868, and prevented 122,700 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions
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