Seth Goldman

The Organic Social Impact Award recognizes Seth and Eat the Change for going above and beyond standard business practices to be a source of positivity, and build social value for a broad community of stakeholders.

Through decades of work as an innovative entrepreneur, environmental and climate activist and philanthropist, Seth's bold leadership and passion for democratizing plant-based and plant-healthy foods worldwide have significantly contributed to solving the challenge of climate change and building a strong and equitable green economy.

Along with wife, Julie Farkas, honored as KID Museum’s 2022 Sustainable Future Makers for deep commitment to supporting innovations that address climate change and public health.

Along with wife, Julie Farkas, for work dedicated to sustainability, equity, vision, and giving back.

Awarded for being a leader in promoting free enterprise, a competitive business climate, and actively involved in making Metro-Maryland a great place to live, work and play.

Ranked #1 out of 50 Beverage Disruptors: individuals whose innovative impact has changed the status quo in the beverage world.

Inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame, an annual induction ceremony honoring outstanding business leaders and entrepreneurs who, through their work, have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in Greater Washington.

Awarded the United States Healthful Food Council's (USHFC) REAL Food Innovator Award in the Beverage category based on my contributions to increasing the production and consumption of healthful and sustainable beverages.

Named the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Green Business Innovator of the Year based on my ecologically-integrated business practices, and leading change in the marketplace through the goods and services I provide.

Named an honorary Doctor of Law during the American University 2010 Kogod School of Business Commencement Ceremony.

Awarded with the 2009 Net Impact Member Achievement Award for embodying the values and aspirations of Net Impact.

Presented with the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber's Community Service Award for outstanding contribution to the welfare of the citizens in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area.

Named Ernst & Young's 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, a program which honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Member of the 2005 9th Symphony Fellowship class of the Henry Crown Fellowship Program, a program dedicated to developing the next generation of community-spirited leaders, and providing them with the tools necessary to meet the challenges of business and civic leadership in the 21st century.