We will be honoring our environmentalists on
October 9, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 P.M.
at the SOFA Pocket Park
540 S. First Street, San Jose
2024 Honorees
Rotary Club of San Jose– Environmental Organization
Quelites, – Green Business of the Year
David Cohen– Legislator of the Year
Garnetta Annable – Lifetime Achievement Awards
Sponsorship Levels
Company/ Institution Sponsorship Level
$2,500 – Corporate Sponsorship
$1,000 – Small Business Sponsorship
Individual Sponsorship Levels
$5,000 and up- Visionaries
$2,500- Champions
$1,000- Guardians
$500- Stewards
$250 Friends
$50- Individual Tickets
Thank you to our sponsors
CHAMPIONS
Cayce Hill & Joe Zullo
Anonymous
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STEWARDS
Hon. Josh Becker
Hon. Raj Chahal
Hon. David Cortese
Leslie Rodriguez & Jim Cunneen
Diridon Family
Hon. Susan Ellenberg
Gloria and Stan Hoo
Joanna Rauh
Erik Schoennauer
Urban Catalyst
Don Weden
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FRIENDS
Ronald Abeles
Larry Ames
Hon. Rusty Arenas
Laura & Fred Buzo
Hon. Cindy Chavez
Hon. Lisa Gillmor
Green Waste
Larry Ames
Hon. Rusty Arenas
Laura & Fred Buzo
Hon. Cindy Chavez
Hon. Lisa Gillmor
Green Waste
Virginia Holtz
Hon. Rosemary Kamei
Hon. Otto Lee
Bob & Judy Levy
Hon. Zoe Lofgren
Carl & Marianne Salas
Hon. Joe Simitian
Marico Sayoc
Hon. Kathy Watanabi
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Special thanks to Veggielution, the Guglielmo Winery, Savannah Channelle Winery, and Hapas Brewing Company
Past Events
$25- Young & Senior Environmentalists
Every year, SCCLCV honors the leaders and organizations who are making a positive difference in Santa Clara County during our annual fundraiser and awards event!
This event draws in representatives from both the public and private sector as well as local, regional, and state elected officials. Come mix, mingle, and celebrate our Environmental Award Honorees for their efforts to better our county’s environment.
2023 Recipients
- Environmental Organization- Silicon Valley Leadership Group
- Environmentalist of the Year- Mariana Faerron
- Lifetime Achievement- Virginia Holz
- Legislator of the Year- Supervisor Otto Lee
2022 Recipients
- Environmentalist of the Year- Ed Solis
- Emerging Environmental Organization- ICAN
- Environmental Organization of the Year- Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
- Environmental Business of the Year- The Core Companies
- In Memoria- Norm Mineta & Thang Do
2021 Recipients
- Environmentalist of the Year- Carl Salas
- Legislator of the Year- Supervisor Cindy Chavez
- Environmental Win of the Year- Silicon Valley Rising
- Lifetime Achievement Award- Blanca Alavarado
2020 Recipients
- Environmentalist of the Year: Richard Tejada
- Legislator of the Year: San Jose City Councilmember Sergio Jimenez
- Environmental Organization of the Year: Amah Mutsun Land Trust
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Jean Dresden
2019 Recipients
- Environmentalists of the Year: Raul Lozano & Thang Do
- Green Business of the Year: Spade & Plow
- Environmental Organization of the Year: San Jose Bike Party
- Lifetime Achievement: Cole Wilbur
Past Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Honorees
Rod Diridon Sr. (2018), Senator Dan McCorquodale (2016), U.S. Secretary of Transportation (ret.) Norm Y. Mineta (2015); Senator John Vasconcellos (posthumous) (2014); Don Weden (2013); Mondy Lariz (2012); Dianne McKenna (2011); Eric Carruthers (2009); Mary Davey (2008); Philip and Florence LaRiviere (2007); Peter Szego & Lee Sturtevant (2006); Jeff Oberdorfer (2005); Lois Hogle (2004); Larry Dawson (2003); Jim Compton (2002); Lilian Branon (2001); Bob and Judy Levy (2000); Trixie Johnson (1999); Byron Sher (1997); Alan Cranston (1996)
Legislator of the Year
Supervisor Cindy Chavez (2018), Supervisor David Cortese (2018), State Senator Jim Beall (2018), State Senator Rich Gordon (2016), San Jose Council Member Ash Kalra (2015); Champions of the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center – Tony Estremera, Jamie Mattehws, and Chuck Reed (2014); Jim Griffith, Mayor, City of Sunnyvale (2013); Ira Ruskin, Assemblymember, 21st District (2010); Chuck Reed, Mayor, City of San Jose (2009); Linda Lezotte, Councilmember, City of San Jose (2006); Joe Simitian, Senator, 11th District (2005); Anna Eshoo, Congresswoman, 18th District (2004); Hon. John Vasconcellos (2003)
Environmentalist of the Year
Susan Marsland (posthumous) (2015); Danielle and Jed York (2014); Larry Ames (2011); David Kaneda (2009); Ted Smith (2008); Garnetta Annabel (2007); Steve & Michele Kirsh (2006); Gerry Steinberg (2005); Craig Breon (2004); Trish Mulvey (2003); Vickie Moore (1998); Jim Compton, Nonetta Hanko, and Frank Schiavo (1997); Alan Cranston (1996)
Green Business of the Year
Tesla (2016), Google (2015); Green Waste/Zanker/ZWEDC (2014); Republic Urban Properties (2013); Recology (2012); Weston Miles Architects (2011); SunPower (2010); Steinberg Architects (2008); Bon Appetite Management Company (2007); Adobe Systems (2006)
Environmental Organization of the Year
Carbon Free Mountain View (2018), Sunnyvale Cool Environment (2018), CommUniverCity (2013); Coe Park Preservation Fund (2012)
Special Recognition Awards
Bay Area Ridge Trail (2014); Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (2013); Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (2013)
All official titles used only for identification purposes and do not represent organizational endorsements or expenditures. All expenditures are personal.