Naturally Network presents the ConsciousCPG Awards, celebrating companies from across the country who are driving meaningful change in the natural products industry.
These awards in Business, Partner, Capital, and Retail recognize those who embody the 5Ps—Passion, Purpose, People, Planet, and Prosperity—and who are using their work to inspire others, create opportunity, and move the industry forward in a more inclusive and sustainable direction.
Nomination Process
This year, we are encouraging our Chapter Board Members, Chapter leaders, and past nominees to submit nominations in order to make this process a more grass-roots focused initiative that celebrates our Naturally Network community throughout the U.S.
2026 nominations are not open to the public but all are encouraged to come celebrate and support the finalists at our award show at Newtopia Now this fall.
Timeline of Events
June 2: Nomination period opens
July 3: Nomination period closes – all nominees will be notified and given the opportunity to share additional information to the judges by July 10
August 4: Finalists announced
August 19: Winners announced and celebrated at Newtopia Now
Award Categories
THE CONSCIOUS BUSINESS AWARD
This award recognizes a CPG brand that has been in business for 5+ years and embodies the spirit of conscious business.From sourcing to storytelling, internal culture to external impact, this brand leads with purpose, prioritizes people and works to protect the planet, and is building long-term prosperity rooted in values, not just valuation.
THE CONSCIOUS PARTNER AWARD
This award honors a service provider—agency, retailer, law firm, distributor, etc.—that exemplifies the power of conscious collaboration. This partner goes beyond transactional work to help CPG companies grow with integrity, purpose, support of people and planet, and a long view. They lead with values, elevate the ecosystem, and walk the talk in their own operations.
THE CONSCIOUS CAPITAL AWARD
This award celebrates a CPG investor or investment firm that models an approach to capital that supports sustainable, inclusive, and purpose-led growth. This investor understands that how you fund a business shapes what it becomes, and this investor uses their influence to nurture conscious companies and catalyze systemic change.
*NEW* THE CONSCIOUS RETAIL AWARD
This award celebrates a retailer—from boutique shops to national chains—that cultivates the shelf as a platform for positive change. This retailer treats curation as a form of activism, intentionally championing brands that prioritize people and the planet. By fostering transparent supply chains, reducing operational waste, and educating the consumer, they prove that the future of commerce is regenerative. They don't just sell products; they build a marketplace rooted in integrity, accessibility, and the long-term health of their community.
The winners of the 2025 ConsciousCPG Awards are:
Business: Michael Ham, Wild Orchard
Partner: Megan Westgate, Non-GMO Project & Food Integrity Collective
Capital: Arno Hesse, Food Funded