Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at the Hotel BellwetherThank you to our community for coming out to celebrate our Heroes. The Ninth Annual Environmental Heroes Awards Banquet honored individuals who work tirelessly on behalf of our environment and advocating sustainability for our community. 2011 Environmental Heroes (see full descriptions) John Davies Energy conservation educator and professional Bill Dietrich Environmental journalist and professor Robyn du Pré Sustainable communities and natural resources champion Marie Hitchman Native plant and water quality advocate Gerald Larson Marine health advocate- Lifetime Achievement Award Bellingham Food Bank Non-profit organization providing localized food sources 2011 Keynote speaker: Denis Hayes  Known
for his role as National Coordinator of first Earth Day, Hayes is
recognized internationally as an environmental and energy policy leader.
He currently serves as President/CEO of the Seattle-based Bullitt
Foundation. Hayes has received the national Jefferson Awards Medal for Outstanding Public Service as well as the highest award bestowed by the Sierra Club, the John Muir Award. Time Magazine has also named him a "Hero for the Planet". |
