ICMA's Community Sustainability Award recognizes the innovative local government programs or processes that demonstrate creativity in balancing that community's social, economic, environmental, and cultural needs. In 2006, ICMA presented one of two awards in the greater-than-50,000 population category to the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and City Manager Simon Farbrother for the Environmental Strategic Plan. This article offers a program overview, results, and lessons learned. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards Program.