31st Annual Awards Celebration and Fundraiser

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

Donate Here

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)

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