Over the past two years The National Environmental Hall of Fame has given awards to top environmentalists, including actors Harrison Ford, Pierce Brosnan, Art Linkletter, Ed Begley, Jr. and Mario Van Peebles. Please see additional honorees at http://www.environmentalhalloffame.net/.
The National Environmental Hall of Fame and the National Association of Environmental Clubs, are offering the Hope (Hero of Planet Earth) Award to Environmental Clubs, individuals and students engaged in environmental projects in every city and school.
To qualify, please email your individual and group accomplishments and/or plans to help the environment. You may also send us a link to your blog or website. Clubs that qualify will be eligible to join the National Green Team League.
Important Information About the National Green Team League
Origins of the National Green Team and National Green Team League
To Learn More About the National Environmental Hall of Fame please go here
To Learn About the Origins of the National Green Team League please go here
Activities of the National Green Team League
To Learn more about the Hope Award (Hero of Planet Earth Award) please go here
To Fundraise for your Environmental Club/Green Team please go here
To Create Your Community Green Guide, Blog and You Tube please go here
Playbook and Ground Rules of the National Green Team League
To See an Introduction to the National Green Team Ground Rules Please Go Here
To See the National Green Team League Playbook and Ground Rules please go here
For 100+ Categories That Qualify for National Green Team League please go here
Special Categories of the National Green Team League
To Participate in the National Environmental Science Fair please go here
To Participate in the Environmental Curriculum Awards please go here
To Vote for the top Envionmentalist in your Community or USA please go here
To Vote for the top Environmental Project in your Community or USA please go here
In addition to the 1) Hope Award (available to non-members), the following activities are available to members of the National Association of Environmental Clubs:
2) Multimedia Presentation
All members of the National Association of Environmental Clubs will receive 1) A four page feature in an ebook (along with other local environmental groups). One page will contain a group photo with members holding their Hope Award. Members will also receive 2) their own blog and 3) YouTube Video.
3) The National Green Team League
The National Green Team League, allows Environmental Clubs to receive #1 rankings in one of over 100 activities by city, state and USA standings. Double points are given for cooperation (helping other clubs) as well as regular points for competition.
This is the ultimate community to share best practices! Individuals and students will have the potential to receive same status as School Sports Teams!
In the first year of the National Green Team League, it is very likely that many Environmental Clubs will receive #1 ranking in at least one activity for their city, state or USA!
4) The National Green Team
is available to individuals and students who are not yet in an environmental club.
5) Environmental Hall of Fame
Next May or June, the winners will receive an Environmental Hall of Fame Award for their city, state or nation, depending on their progress.
6) National Environmental Science Fair
Environmental Clubs, individuals and students that have Environmental or Sustainable Science Fair Projects are invited to enroll in the National Environmental Science Fair. We will help turn your exhibits into part of a book, blog and YouTube Video to be displayed on our YouTube channel.
This will transform your exhibit into a 21st Century Multimedia project. You will be inducted into the Environmental Hall of Fame, receive more mentors and National Publicity.
7) National Curriculum Awards
Individuals and Students are invited to make online quizzes out of a features on the environment.
8) Vote for Planet Earth (Available to non-members)
Please vote for your favorite local, national and/or international environmentalist(s) and your favorite environmental solutions. Members can give an award to their environmental hero.
9) Community Green Guide
Members receive a feature in your Community's Green Guide in addition to your ebook. Fundraising Opportunity - Sponsors of your Green Team receive a feature in your Environmental Club's ebook as well as the Community Green Guide.
10) Community Green Gallery
You can create a Green Gallery for your school and Community.
Past Honorees of the Environmental Hall of Fame also included the American Solar Energy Society, American Wind Energy Association, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District, who helped inaugurate Green Teams as part of the National Green Team League in November, 2008.
We are giving local awards to 100 green mayors in the coming year (please see Community Photo Gallery and Student Photo Gallery on our website).
For additional activities of the National Association of Environmental Clubs go to http://www.environmentalhalloffame.net/ and click on National Association of Envionmental Clubs (or go to http://nationalassociationenvironmentalclubs.blogspot.com/). Enrollment is at the bottom of the page.
Please contact Allen and Catherine at EnvironmentalFame@lisco.com
641-451-5199
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Chicago, Illinois 1/07/09
Contact: Allen Rubin, 641-472-4199
The National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame are Accepting Nominations for Top Environmentalists in Every City and School
Mayor Richard M. Daley, environmental activists Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan inducted into National Environmental Hall of Fame
Individuals, organizations and businesses from every city and school are invited to submit a two-page exhibit or biography as part of the nomination process to honor top environmentalists in every city and school.
From November 20-22, 2008, 36 top environmentalists were inducted into the National, Illinois and Chicago Environmental Halls of Fame at Hotel Allegro, rated Chicago’s greenest hotel.
Honorees included Chicago Cubs, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District, who helped inaugurate Green Teams as part of the National Green Team League.
Pro sports teams are encouraged to participate in the National Green Team League. Athletic teams have their own pro league. Green Teams now have their own league to help make them as popular as school sports teams.
To nominate for the Environmental Hall of Fame or become part of the National Green Team League, an individual, organization or business creates a two-page exhibit or biography (with pictures) featuring their plan and achievements to help their city, school or business “go green.” Honorees will be announced around Earth Day 2009.
For detailed information, please see www.EnvironmentalFame.com.
The Environmental Hall of Fame’s mission is to help recognize and implement solutions of top environmentalists to help reduce global warming, energy costs and pollution, and help increase energy independence.
USA leading environmentalists were honored at the Environmental Hall of Fame’s inaugural event June 6, 2008, including Art Linkletter, Mario Van Peebles, Van Jones and Stan Ovshinsky.
Induction is envisioned to be the environmental sector’s equivalent of an Emmy or Grammy.
“Yes to Success” founder, Debra Poneman, emceed both events. The Chicago event was filmed by major Chicago networks for the evening news.
November 2008 Honorees Included:
American Solar Energy Society; American Wind Energy Association (AWEA); Ben Sandzer-Bell; Center for Neighborhood Technology; Chicago Cubs; Chicago Park District; Chicago Public Schools; City of Naperville Renewable Energy; CNT Energy; Conscious Choice; CTA; Environment Illinois; Green Power Inc; L. Hunter Lovins; I-Go Car Sharing; Illinois PIRG; Illinois Renewable Energy Association; Illinois Sierra Club; Illinois Solar Energy Association; Informed Energy Decisions; James Dehlsen; Mayor Richard M. Daley; Kimpton Hotels; Lt. Governor Pat Quinn; Mike Nicklas; MSI/Smart Home; NBC5; Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan; RJ Jordan; Sadhu Johnston; ShoreBank; Sierra Club; Stirling Energy Systems; Tim McNeil; UIC Energy Resource Center; Whole Foods Market
Please contact Allen and Catherine at EnvironmentalFame@lisco.com
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Chicago, Illinois 1/07/09
Contact: Allen Rubin, 641-472-4199
The National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame are Accepting Nominations for Top Environmentalists in Every City and School
Mayor Richard M. Daley, environmental activists Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan inducted into National Environmental Hall of Fame
Individuals, organizations and businesses from every city and school are invited to submit a two-page exhibit or biography as part of the nomination process to honor top environmentalists in every city and school.
From November 20-22, 2008, 36 top environmentalists were inducted into the National, Illinois and Chicago Environmental Halls of Fame at Hotel Allegro, rated Chicago’s greenest hotel.
Honorees included Chicago Cubs, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District, who helped inaugurate Green Teams as part of the National Green Team League.
Pro sports teams are encouraged to participate in the National Green Team League. Athletic teams have their own pro league. Green Teams now have their own league to help make them as popular as school sports teams.
To nominate for the Environmental Hall of Fame or become part of the National Green Team League, an individual, organization or business creates a two-page exhibit or biography (with pictures) featuring their plan and achievements to help their city, school or business “go green.” Honorees will be announced around Earth Day 2009.
For detailed information, please see www.EnvironmentalFame.com.
The Environmental Hall of Fame’s mission is to help recognize and implement solutions of top environmentalists to help reduce global warming, energy costs and pollution, and help increase energy independence.
USA leading environmentalists were honored at the Environmental Hall of Fame’s inaugural event June 6, 2008, including Art Linkletter, Mario Van Peebles, Van Jones and Stan Ovshinsky.
Induction is envisioned to be the environmental sector’s equivalent of an Emmy or Grammy.
“Yes to Success” founder, Debra Poneman, emceed both events. The Chicago event was filmed by major Chicago networks for the evening news.
November 2008 Honorees Included:
American Solar Energy Society; American Wind Energy Association (AWEA); Ben Sandzer-Bell; Center for Neighborhood Technology; Chicago Cubs; Chicago Park District; Chicago Public Schools; City of Naperville Renewable Energy; CNT Energy; Conscious Choice; CTA; Environment Illinois; Green Power Inc; L. Hunter Lovins; I-Go Car Sharing; Illinois PIRG; Illinois Renewable Energy Association; Illinois Sierra Club; Illinois Solar Energy Association; Informed Energy Decisions; James Dehlsen; Mayor Richard M. Daley; Kimpton Hotels; Lt. Governor Pat Quinn; Mike Nicklas; MSI/Smart Home; NBC5; Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan; RJ Jordan; Sadhu Johnston; ShoreBank; Sierra Club; Stirling Energy Systems; Tim McNeil; UIC Energy Resource Center; Whole Foods Market
Please contact Allen and Catherine at EnvironmentalFame@lisco.com
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Chicago, Illinois 10/20/08
Chicago, Illinois 10/20/08
THE ENVIRONMENTAL HALL OF FAME
HOLDS ITS SECOND AWARDS CEREMONY
Theme: Discover How You Can Help Transform the United States into a Prosperous Renewable Energy Economy
The Environmental Hall of Fame will induct 36 honorees into the National, Illinois and Chicago Environmental Hall of Fame in Chicago, November 20-22 at the Hotel Allegro, at its second awards ceremony. The Hotel Allegro, (177 W. Randolph) across from City Hall, has been rated the greenest hotel in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.EnvironmentalFame.com.
Top environmentalists from the USA, Illinois and Chicago Area will be inducted into the National Environmental Hall of Fame, Illinois Environmental Hall of Fame and Chicago Environmental Hall of Fame. The event will also inaugurate exhibits for the National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame in Chicago. Over 100 exhibits will be on display.
Twenty-two of the Nation’s leading environmentalists and “green” celebrities were honored at the Environmental Hall of Fame's inaugural event on June 6, 2008, including Art Linkletter, Mario Van Peebles, Van Jones and Stan Ovshinsky.
The Environmental Hall of Fame envisions induction to be the environmental sector’s equivalent of an Emmy or Grammy. The June 6 ceremony recognized 22 outstanding organizations and individuals for their longstanding commitment to helping create a green, sustainable planet and reduce global warming. The event was filmed for national TV.
The November 20-22 events will induct at least 36 more honorees into the Environmental Hall of Fame (12 each day). The media is invited to a Press Conference, attended by honorees, held one hour before the start of each event (4-5 PM Thursday and Friday, 9-10 AM Saturday). The event will be filmed for national TV by White Sage Media.
The mission of the Environmental Hall of Fame is to help recognize and implement solutions of top Environmentalists in order to help reduce global warming, energy costs, pollution and help increase energy independence. The founders of the Environmental Hall of Fame believe that implementing the technologies and recommendations of the Honorees would be enough to help transform the United States into a self-sufficient, renewable energy economy.
Inductees were selected following extensive research into environmental projects for over a year. Criteria for Hall of Fame award recipients include recommendations by peers, longevity in the environmental field and overall impact.
All attendees can have their picture taken on the Green Carpet. The Hero of Planet Earth (HOPE) Award will be given to members of all environmental groups who attend. Individual and group pictures can be displayed in an exhibit at the National Green Museum and Environmental Hall of Fame Museum.
November Honorees Include:
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), Bradley Collins
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Randall Swisher
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), Urban Sustainability
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), Building Resources
Chicago Climate Action Plan, 80% Carbon Reduction 2050
Chicago Department of Environment, Chgo Climate Action Plan
Chicago Public Schools, Suzanne Carlson, Environ Program Manager
City of Naperville Renewable Energy, 8.5% Participation
Conscious Choice, Chicago’s Sustainability Magazine, 20 Years
Environment Illinois, Brian Granahan, Environmental Advocacy
Faith in Place, Clare Butterfield, 400 Green Church Partners
Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), Karl Gawell, Exec Director
GreenPower, Michael Spitzauer, From Biomass to Diesel Fuel
I-Go Car Sharing, Non-Profit Car Sharing Services
Illinois PIRG (IPIRG), Brian Imus, Public Transp Advocacy
Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA), Business Network
Illinois Renewable Portfolio Strategy, 15% Renewables by 2020
Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA), Mark Burger
Informed Energy Decisions, Energy Performance, 29 yrs Experience
James Dehlsen, Father of American Wind Energy
Kimpton Hotels, USA’s Greenest Hotel Chain
Mark Victor Hansen, Inspiration for Environmental Hall of Fame
Merchandise Mart, World’s Largest Green Building, Silver LEED
Mike Nicklas, Innovative Design for Sustainable Schools
Sadhu Johnston, Chief Environmental Officer, Mayor’s Office
ShoreBank, Pioneering and Premiere Green Bank, Since 1973
Sierra Club, America’s Oldest/Largest Environmental Organization
Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Director, Chicago Dept of Environment
Website: www.EnvironmentalFame.com. Click on June 6 Awards Ceremony Pictures to see photos of the June 6 event. Click on Awards Ceremony Nominees, Tickets and ... to purchase tickets for the November 20-22 events. For more information, please contact ajr108@lisco.com
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The Environmental Hall of Fame will induct 36 honorees into the National, Illinois and Chicago Environmental Hall of Fame in Chicago, November 20-22 at the Hotel Allegro, at its second awards ceremony. The Hotel Allegro, (177 W. Randolph) across from City Hall, has been rated the greenest hotel in Chicago. Tickets are available at www.EnvironmentalFame.com.
Top environmentalists from the USA, Illinois and Chicago Area will be inducted into the National Environmental Hall of Fame, Illinois Environmental Hall of Fame and Chicago Environmental Hall of Fame. The event will also inaugurate exhibits for the National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame in Chicago. Over 100 exhibits will be on display.
Twenty-two of the Nation’s leading environmentalists and “green” celebrities were honored at the Environmental Hall of Fame's inaugural event on June 6, 2008, including Art Linkletter, Mario Van Peebles, Van Jones and Stan Ovshinsky.
The Environmental Hall of Fame envisions induction to be the environmental sector’s equivalent of an Emmy or Grammy. The June 6 ceremony recognized 22 outstanding organizations and individuals for their longstanding commitment to helping create a green, sustainable planet and reduce global warming. The event was filmed for national TV.
The November 20-22 events will induct at least 36 more honorees into the Environmental Hall of Fame (12 each day). The media is invited to a Press Conference, attended by honorees, held one hour before the start of each event (4-5 PM Thursday and Friday, 9-10 AM Saturday). The event will be filmed for national TV by White Sage Media.
The mission of the Environmental Hall of Fame is to help recognize and implement solutions of top Environmentalists in order to help reduce global warming, energy costs, pollution and help increase energy independence. The founders of the Environmental Hall of Fame believe that implementing the technologies and recommendations of the Honorees would be enough to help transform the United States into a self-sufficient, renewable energy economy.
Inductees were selected following extensive research into environmental projects for over a year. Criteria for Hall of Fame award recipients include recommendations by peers, longevity in the environmental field and overall impact.
All attendees can have their picture taken on the Green Carpet. The Hero of Planet Earth (HOPE) Award will be given to members of all environmental groups who attend. Individual and group pictures can be displayed in an exhibit at the National Green Museum and Environmental Hall of Fame Museum.
November Honorees Include:
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), Bradley Collins
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Randall Swisher
Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), Urban Sustainability
Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), Building Resources
Chicago Climate Action Plan, 80% Carbon Reduction 2050
Chicago Department of Environment, Chgo Climate Action Plan
Chicago Public Schools, Suzanne Carlson, Environ Program Manager
City of Naperville Renewable Energy, 8.5% Participation
Conscious Choice, Chicago’s Sustainability Magazine, 20 Years
Environment Illinois, Brian Granahan, Environmental Advocacy
Faith in Place, Clare Butterfield, 400 Green Church Partners
Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), Karl Gawell, Exec Director
GreenPower, Michael Spitzauer, From Biomass to Diesel Fuel
I-Go Car Sharing, Non-Profit Car Sharing Services
Illinois PIRG (IPIRG), Brian Imus, Public Transp Advocacy
Illinois Renewable Energy Association (IREA), Business Network
Illinois Renewable Portfolio Strategy, 15% Renewables by 2020
Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA), Mark Burger
Informed Energy Decisions, Energy Performance, 29 yrs Experience
James Dehlsen, Father of American Wind Energy
Kimpton Hotels, USA’s Greenest Hotel Chain
Mark Victor Hansen, Inspiration for Environmental Hall of Fame
Merchandise Mart, World’s Largest Green Building, Silver LEED
Mike Nicklas, Innovative Design for Sustainable Schools
Sadhu Johnston, Chief Environmental Officer, Mayor’s Office
ShoreBank, Pioneering and Premiere Green Bank, Since 1973
Sierra Club, America’s Oldest/Largest Environmental Organization
Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Director, Chicago Dept of Environment
Website: www.EnvironmentalFame.com. Click on June 6 Awards Ceremony Pictures to see photos of the June 6 event. Click on Awards Ceremony Nominees, Tickets and ... to purchase tickets for the November 20-22 events. For more information, please contact ajr108@lisco.com
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