Awards we give
Awards we receive
Awards we give
Millenium Awards
GCI and GGUSA have continued to give their annual Millenium Awards to those whose livesand livelihood embody Global Green's mission of "fostering a global value shifttoward a sustainable and secure world."
The Awards are split into 7 categories:
Individual Environmental LeadershipAward
Individualactivists whose efforts, on their own or through an organisation, empowerstheir community and society toward ecological restoration and a sustainablefuture. Their courage and innovation inspire others and move them to action.
Thiswas awarded to William McDonough of William McDonough and Partners in 2006; and the 2007 recipient was David W. Orr, the Paul Sears DistinguishedProfessor of Environmental Studies and Politics, and Chair of the EnvironmentalStudies Programme at Oberlin College.
Corporate Environmental LeadershipAward
Asuccessful corporate leader who is moving their company from "business asusual" toward a "restorative enterprise." This individual's andcompany's commitment to resource efficiency, social responsibility andsustainability pervades throughout their company and personal life. This personencourages and inspires chieftains in industry and others to join in pioneeringthe processes of sustainable development.
Thiswas awarded to Thomas C. Leppert in 2006,from the Turner Corporation; and to Pierre André Senizergues, the CEO andFounder of Sole Technology and Etnies, in 2007.
International EnvironmentalLeadership Award
Individualor organization that has demonstrated international leadership to protect theenvironment and create a value shift toward a sustainable, secure future.Through their use of collaboration and partnership, they shine a light onenvironmental challenges and conflicts while providing innovative solutions andinitiatives.
The 2006 award went to Sheila Watt-Cloutierfrom the Inuit Circumpolar Conference; the Award was not given in 2007.
Entertainment Industry EnvironmentalLeadership Award
Individualswho exhibits extraordinary leadership reflecting a deep personal commitment tothe environment and encourage responsible behavior amongst the public andwithin the industry. The honorees support efforts that respond to GCI PresidentGorbachev's call for entertainment and culture to help educate and encourage aglobal value shift towards the environment."
Thisaward was not given in 2006, but the2007 recipient was Jena King, of theJena and Michael King Foundation.
California/Local EnvironmentalLeadership Award
Individualor organization that has demonstrated environmental leadership in Californiapublic policy through innovative legislation, regulations, or initiatives thatencourage sustainability.
FranPavley, 41st District, of the California Assembly received thisAward in 2006; in 2007 it went to the Honorable GavinNewsome, Mayor of San Francisco.
Community Environmental Leadership Award
Inaugurated in 2006, the MillenniumAward for Community Environmental Leadership honors individuals ororganizations that have cultivated and led communities to create extraordinarycollective environmental achievements.
The first joint recipients of thisAward were Nina Simons and Kenny Ausubel of Bioneers in 2006; and in 2007, itwas presented to Irmelin DiCaprio.
Founder's Award
This award recognizes those whoembody the mission of the Green Cross to "foster a global value shifttoward the environment"; whose actions reflect the spirit of PresidentGorbachev's leadership and vision; and whose dedication has played a significantrole in the founding of Green Cross International and Global Green USA.
Designing a Sustainable and Secure World" Award
GGUSA also holds the "Designing a Sustainable and Secure World Award." This is a NewYork Award, distinct to the Millenium Awards, to honour those who ‘tear downthe walls' that stand in the way of a sustainable and secure world throughinnovative design. These designs can be in varying forms - from products topolicies to places - and from either individuals or organisations.
The 2006 recipients included:
Elon Musk and Martin Eberhard of Tesla Motors
Larry Aidem, the President of Sundance Travel
and
Alan Rappaport, Chairman, Private Bank, Bank of America
The Award list for 2007 has not yet been published.
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Awards we receive
UNEP "Champion of the EarthAward"
In 2006, Green Cross International's global work on water wonMikhail Gorbachev the prestigious UNEP"Champion of the Earth" award.
Sanctae Crucis Award
Paul Walker, Director of the Legacy Programme received the in 2007from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, for his "devoted,scholarly attention to matters of paramount importance for the entire world."
2006 ECOMIR Prize
Reiner Braun,President of Global Green Germany, received the 2006 ECOMIR Prize, awarded by the Russian Academy of Sciences, inacknowledgment of his work on sustainable development and peace.
RussianEcological Award to GC Belarus
On 3 June, Green Cross Belarus, nominee in the Ecology andHealth category, received the 2005 National Ecological Award presented by theRussian Duma and the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation. TheOptimist team extends its warmest congratulations to our colleagues in Belarus!
The2005 USGBC Leadership Award goes to Global Green USA
Global Green USA, the American member of Green CrossInternational, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2005 Leadership Award ofthe US Green Building Council in the Advocacy and Influence Category. Thisaward recognizes outstanding vision, leadership and commitment to the evolutionof green building design and construction. According to S. Richard Fedrizzi,President, CEO and Founding Chairman of USGBC, "Global Green has long beenan invaluable member of the green building movement, and it is an honor torecognize your achievements."
Recording Academy Award -Grammy 2004
MikhailGorbachev, Bill Clinton, and Sophia (CHECK SPELLING) Loren receive a "RecordingAcademy Award" - Grammy, 2004. In 2003, Mikhail Gorbachev took part in a uniquecollaborative project that demonstrated the power of music to bring peopletogether. Along with legendary Italian actress, Sophia Loren, and former USPresident, Bill Clinton, he contributed his time and voice as a narrator forthe recording of a CD which paired Prokofiev's famous Peter and the Wolf, with a new composition, Wolf Tracks, byJean-Pascal Beintus, in a new twist to the tale that transforms the wolf from afearsome creature to one that represents the imperative to cherish and protectnatural resources. President Gorbachev's royalties from this project weredonated to GCI.
Humanitarian Award goes toMikhail Gorbachev and GCI 
The first Lifeas Profession award ceremony took place in Moscow, at the Cathedral of Christthe Saviour, on November 30th, 2004. The award is presented tooutstanding individuals, agencies, and organizations, to mark significanrtachievements in medicine, health care, and thepreservation of the environment. The award was created on the initiative of the"Assembly of Health," a charitable social development fund, and with thesupport of the World Health Organization, the Russian Ministry of Health andSocial Development, the Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow and all of Russia, and theChairman of the Council of Muftis, Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin.
The award isoffered in several categories. GCI and its Chairman, Mikhail Gorbachev wereawarded the accolade from the category "Outstanding Contribution to Preservingthe Environment." The Award Committee remarked that the Profession of Lifeaward was bestowed upon GCI as public recognition of remarkable achievements ofthe organization and the significant role it plays in rallying the positiveforces of the international community to tackle global humanitarian problems.
Green Building Council Leadership Award to GG USA
Global Green USAwas selected for the 2005 US Green Building Council Leadership Award, in theAdvocacy and Influence Category. This award recognises outstanding vision,leadership, and commitment to the evolution of green building design andconstruction.
According to thePresident of the US Green Building Council, "Global Green has long been aninvaluable member of the green building movement, and it is an honour torecognise your achievements." The leadership Awards Celebration took place on10th November 2005, during Greenbuild 2005 in Atlanta, GA, with morethan 10000 green building professionals in attendance.
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