Growing Green Awards March 31, 2009

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Please join US Green Building Council St. Louis Chapter on March 31, 2009 at The Coronado Hotel for thefirst annual Growing Green Awards as we recognize the quiet leaders and the innovators in building a more sustainable St. Louis. The U.S. Green Building Council St. Louis Regional Chapteris a non-profit, membership organization that advocates for and provides education and training around sustainable building practices & principals. Members include leaders in the regions sustainable building efforts. Therefore, it only seemed fitting that they recognize the impeccable innovative professionals within their industry. Founded in 2001, the Chapter is a relatively young organization. Were proud that our education and advocacy efforts around green building have helped produce 27 LEED Certified projects in the St. Louis region and more than 100 more in the works, says Pat Justis, current Chapter Chair and a Chapter Founder.
The Growing Green Awards will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at The Coronado Ballroom (3701 Lindell Blvd. ~ 314-367-4848) beginning at 6:30 p.m. Leading green event planning professionals, Rachel McCalla and Robert Shafer have ensured every aspect of the event is eco-friendly. From the use of reused and recycled resources for the award plaques to the food and beverages, Rob and Rachel have kept sustainably in the forefront. *** When purchasing a table, please indicate if you have eight (8) or ten (10) or tweleve (12) guests.
The Growing Green Awards will recognize individuals, companies or organizations in the following six categories: (1) Residential; (2) Commercial; (3) Government; (4) Education; (5) Innovator; and (6) Quietly Green.
For additional information contact Rachel McCalla at 314-210-7764 or at rachel@luckyyoustl.comor go to http://chapters.usgbc.org/stlouis/.

Organized by USGBC-STL
The U.S. Green Building Council is the nations foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and play. The St. Louis Regional Chapter includes every segment of the building industry: architecture; engineering; construction; landscape architecture; interior design; product manufacturing and sales; facilities management; insurance; real estate; federal, state and local government and non-profit organizations.

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Ticket Info:  Growing Green Awards Ticket, $71.75

Official Website: http://growinggreenawards-upcoming.eventbrite.com