The Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) inspire local businesses to adopt sustainable practices and support Santa Monica as a sustainable community. Awards are given for excellence in Sustainable Economic Development, Social Responsbility, and Stewardship of the Environment. Businesses demonstrating excellence in all three categories are awarded the Grand Prize. The oldest and most rigorous sustainable business award in Southern California, the SQA has honored over 130 businesses since it began in 1995.