April 11, 2024

PennFuture's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Two Anniversary Celebration Events to honor PennFuture and its 25 years fighting climate change and industrial pollution

The 25th Anniversary Celebrations will take place Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the National Constitution Center and Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.

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Since 1998, PennFuture has combined legislative advocacy and legal enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels, educational outreach, and civic engagement support for just and equitable environmental outcomes that improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. 

During the 25th Anniversary Celebration, we will celebrate the progress we have made in making Pennsylvania a leading force in combating climate change nationally. We will also recognize the important role played by PennFuture in defending communities against pollution and harmful environmental policies. The event will honor those who have contributed to environmental accomplishments in their communities. Furthermore, we will share our future plans and explain how you can play a crucial role in supporting and advocating for our movement.

Honorees

CLIMATE CHAMPION AWARD

Michael Mann
Presidential Distinguished Professor and Director of the
Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media
University of Pennsylvania

 
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Joseph Otis Minott
Former Executive Director
Clean Air Council

 
CHAMPION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Rep. Napoleon Nelson
State Representative, 154th Legislative District
Chair, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

 

VOLUNTEER AWARD

Peg Church
Environmental Advocate
Bethlehem, PA resident
 
 
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
John Dawes
Founder & former Executive Director,
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
 
 
CHAMPION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD
Sara Innamorato
Allegheny County Executive
 
 
VOLUNTEER AWARD
Fred Kraybill
Environmental Advocate

 

PennFuture 25th Anniversary Celebration Sponsors

Environmental Champions ($10,000):

  • The Heinz Endowments
  • Robert Levin

Pennsylvania Green Advocates ($5,000):

  • John Hanger

Defenders ($2,500):

  • Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

Conservators ($1,000):

  • Clarke & Barb Blynn
  • Laura Carlsmith & Robert Bast
  • Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
  • Steve & Peggy Hasley
  • Ellen & Jim Lutz
  • Patrick & Colleen McDonnell
  • National Wildlife Federation
  • Signature Financial Planning
  • University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Environmental Studies
  • John Vanco & Kelly Armor

Protectors ($500):

  • BEG Group, LLC
  • Jacquelyn Bonomo
  • Carlos Claussell & Amy Miller
  • John C. Dernbach & Kathy Yorkievitz
  • Alyssa Edwards
  • Eos Energy Storage, LLC
  • Jaimie & David Field
  • JustLaws
  • Karen Kruza & Richard Quinn
  • Ginger & David Lane
  • Char Magaro
  • Joyce Marin / Macungie Mountain Herb Farm
  • Stephen & Deborah McCarter
  • Charles McPhedran
  • Jennifer Shukaitis

Donors:

  • Carl Balis
  • Samuel and Rena Barnett
  • Joe Gavaghan
  • Mary Kinch
  • Robert & Sue Kittell
  • David Kreamer
  • John Lahr
  • Carolyn Lange
  • Sue Milnes
  • Daniel C. Shively
  • James & Susan Smith
  • Jennifer Swann
  • Frank & Beth Verterano
  • Jerry Walls

 

Sponsorships are available now:

SPONSOR THE PHILADELPHIA EVENT 

SPONSOR THE PITTSBURGH EVENT

 

Sponsorship Packages

___ Environmental Champion ($10,000)

Twelve (12) reservations for the Celebration
Full-page tribute ad in virtual event program next to the program page and social media postings
Invitation to provide remarks at the Celebration
Acknowledgement as Environmental Champion in CEO stage remarks
Extra-large format name/company logo
 

___ Pennsylvania Green Advocate ($5,000)

Eight (8) reservations for the Celebration
Full-page tribute ad in virtual event program
Acknowledgment as Pennsylvania Green Advocate in CEO stage remarks
Large format name/company logo

___ Defender ($2,500)

Six (6) reservations for the Celebration
Half-page tribute ad in virtual event program
Medium format name/company logo
 

___ Conservator ($1,000)

Four (4) reservations for the Celebration
Quarter-page tribute ad in virtual event program
Small format name/company logo
 

___ Protector ($500)

Two (2) reservations for the Celebration
Small format name/company logo

 

The value provided to each guest in your sponsorship is $50 and is not tax-deductible.