Billie Eilish's Mom Wins Inaugural Sustainability Award

Maggie Baird honored for her advocacy work through Support + Feed

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:39am

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Maggie Baird, the mother of music superstars Billie Eilish and Finneas, has been awarded the inaugural Bobby Weir Sustainability Award at the Music Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles. Baird is the founder of the non-profit organization Support + Feed, which advocates for plant-based solutions and has worked to reshape attitudes around food and the environment.

Why it matters

Baird's recognition highlights the growing importance of sustainability and environmental advocacy within the music industry. As a prominent figure connected to two of the biggest pop stars in the world, her award brings further attention to these critical issues.

The details

The Bobby Weir Sustainability Award was presented on Tuesday at the Music Sustainability Summit in Los Angeles. Baird was honored for her work through Support + Feed, a non-profit she founded that partners with local restaurants, bakeries, and farms to provide plant-based meals to communities in need. The organization has expanded to multiple cities and has been credited with helping reshape attitudes around food, sustainability, and the environment.

  • The Music Sustainability Summit took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles.
  • Maggie Baird was awarded the inaugural Bobby Weir Sustainability Award at the summit.

The players

Maggie Baird

The mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, and the founder of the non-profit organization Support + Feed, which advocates for plant-based solutions and sustainable food systems.

Bobby Weir

A legendary musician and environmental activist, for whom the sustainability award is named.

Billie Eilish

A Grammy-winning pop superstar and Maggie Baird's daughter.

Finneas

A Grammy-winning musician and producer, and Maggie Baird's son.

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What they’re saying

“I'm honored to receive this award and to continue the important work of Support + Feed in promoting plant-based solutions and sustainable food systems.”

— Maggie Baird, Founder, Support + Feed

The takeaway

Maggie Baird's recognition underscores the growing influence of celebrity activists in driving environmental and sustainability initiatives, particularly within the music industry. Her work through Support + Feed has helped reshape attitudes around food, climate change, and the importance of plant-based solutions.