Clean Air Awards Luncheon
Every
year, Breathe California honors members of the community who have made efforts
to promote clean air. The annual spring luncheon recognizes individuals,
businesses, and organizations that have made significant contributions to
improving regional air quality.
The celebration luncheon brings together members of the clean air community to celebrate local achievements and is highlighted by a prominent keynote speaker. Speakers have included Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (2005) and CARB chairperson Robert Sawyer, MD.
At the 2006 event, Breathe California was proud to honor the following community members for their exemplary role in improving local air quality:
- State Senator Joe Simitian (Palo Alto)
- Ditching Dirty Diesel Collaborative (Oakland)
- Metropolitan Transportation Commission (Oakland)
- ALZA Corporation (Mountain View)
- Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls (San Leandro)
- Paul Rogers, San Jose Mercury News (San Jose)
- PG&E, Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates (San Francisco)
- Yahoo! Commute Alternatives Program (Sunnyvale)