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Exclusive after-hours access to the entire museum
California Academy of Sciences

Signature awards program honoring green building innovators

Music by Nightlife's regular DJ, Jeff Stallings

Open bar, featuring:
Midori
Parducci
Smart Energy Cocktails 

Gala Media Sponsors

Green Chamber of Commerce
GreenerBuildings.com
San Francisco Business Times
Sustainable Industries
The Registry

Exclusive Gala Offers


Intercontinental Hotel San Francisco

Exclusive Accommodation Provider

The InterContinental San Francisco, currently seeking LEED EBOM certification, is extending a special discounted rate for hotel rooms the night of the Gala. Get a room for just $129, or a special package that includes free parking and breakfast ($100 value) for just $169! Make your reservation with this discount or call 415-616-6500 or 866-781-2664 and use group discount code USG.

Zipcar

Imagine the convenience of having a car parked right around the corner, without any of the hassles or costs. That’s Zipcar.

Sign up for just $25 per year (a 66% discount) and receive $75 in driving.
Instructions on redeeming your discounts will be emailed with your receipt.
Green Building Super Heroes Gala

Steve Westly  
This year's Green Building Super Heroes Awards Gala keynote speaker is Steve Westly, former State Controller and Chief Financial Officer of California, one of the top candidates in the Democratic primary for Governor of California, and California Co-Chair of the Obama for President Campaign. Westly is on the board of Tesla Motors, a pioneering northern California manufacturer of electric sports cars. He is a Managing Partner and founder of The Westly Group, a clean technology-oriented venture capital firm.

Read the press release...

Honoring This Year's Award Recipients

StopWaste's Green Building in Alameda County - Community Award
Integrated Design Associates (IDeAs) - Green Groundbreaker Award
The David Brower Center - Green Team Award
Anthony Bernheim - David Gottfried Special Achievement Award

Award Presenters:
Mayor Chuck Reed
Assemblymember Nancy Skinner
USGBC & World GBC Founder David Gottfried

 

Honorary Host Committee

  • Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
  • Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
  • Congressman Mike Honda
  • Congresswoman Barbara Lee
  • Congressman Jerry McNerney
  • State Senator Mark Leno
  • State Senator Loni Hancock
  • Assemblymember Jared Huffman
  • Assemblymember Fiona Ma
  • Assemblymember Nancy Skinner
  • Assemblymember Sandré R. Swanson
  • Mayor Tom Bates
  • Mayor Ron V. Dellums
  • Mayor Gavin Newsom
  • Mayor Chuck Reed
  • Rick Fedrizzi, CEO, USGBC
  • David Gottfried, Founder, U.S. & World Green Building Councils
  • George Denise, Cushman & Wakefield
  • Eric Corey Freed, Principal, organicARCHITECT
  • Gil Friend, CEO, Natural Logic
  • Matt Golden, Founder & President, Sustainable Spaces
  • Christi Graham, CEO, West Coast Green
  • Paul Holland, Partner, Foundation Capital
  • Elliot Hoffman, Founder, New Voice of Business
  • Clark Manus, Incoming President, AIA National
  • Catherine Merschel, Executive Director, Build It Green
  • Scott Preston, Business Development Director, AECOM
  • Don Rudy, President, AIA-San Francisco
  • George Salah, Google, Inc.
  • Don Simon, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP
  • Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials
  • Tom Warner, CEO, SunPower
  • Phil Williams, VP, Webcor Builders

Celebrate green building excellence with industry leaders at the world's most exciting science museum, the LEED Platinum California Academy of Sciences. Explore exhibits such as the four-story Rainforest Dome, Steinhart Aquarium and Living Roof. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the entire museum. Watch our signature awards program honoring green building innovators. Groove to music by Nightlife's regular DJ, Jeff Stallings. Taste a variety of beverages at the open bar, which will feature Parducci carbon neutral wines, Smart Energy Cocktails, and Midori green cocktails. Eat local and organic cuisine provided by Top Chef Contestant Laurine Wickett's Left Coast Catering.

Dress your best in cocktail or business attire, or costumes for the adventurous!

Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 7pm for $150 each.

Pay by check or credit card only, cash cannot be accepted. (Checks should be made out to USGBC - Northern California Chapter.)

 

Download the group ticketing form to pay by check or corporate credit card.

Visit the California Academy of Sciences website for directions and parking information.

Event Details - Green Building Super Heroes Awards Gala v3
Friday, October 30, 2009 (07:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr.
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118

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