New Jersey LCV Announces Award Recipients for Tenth Annual Gala
New Jersey LCV Announces Award Recipients for Tenth Annual Gala
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey LCV will host its 10th annual Gala on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palace at Somerset Park, in Somerset, NJ. This event brings together officials, leaders, and advocates to support the fight for the environment. Attendees will donate towards environmental goals and campaigns, participate in silent auctions, network, and celebrate a year of environmental victories and success. Honorary co-chairs for the event are former Governors Richard Codey and Tom Kean.
“We are delighted to celebrate our environmental champions at the 10th annual Gala. Without the help of a bipartisan group of elected officials, businesses, volunteers, and supporters we couldn’t do the important work to make sure everyone, no matter their zip code, has clean air, safe drinking water, and open spaces for refuge and enjoyment,” said Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV. “We know that the most important issue facing our state is climate change, and our work for a 100% clean energy future couldn’t be more urgent. The gala is a way to celebrate our success and to urge everyone to stay focused on the mission ahead.”
This year’s award recipients are:
Emerald Award: Those dedicated to protecting New Jersey’s air, open spaces, and water.
- Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
- New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari
- Atlantic City Councilman Kaleem Shabazz
Changemaker Award: Those making a true difference across New Jersey’s environment and communities.
- Renata Barnes, Director of Programs and Community Engagement at the Outdoor Equity Alliance
- Wyatt Earp, International Representative representing the IBEW Third District
Founders Award: Those who exhibit leadership and devotion towards New Jersey LCV’s success.
- Julia Somers, Executive Director, New Jersey Highlands Coalition
- Cindy Ehrenclou, Senior Director of Development, Raritan Headwaters Association
- Carleton Montgomery, Executive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Sustainability Award: Businesses and institutions who help in the fight for the environment.
- Commvault and Martha Delehanty, Chief HR Officer
“There is no more dire challenge confronting us than protecting the planet from a changing climate,” said Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. “Humanity’s own actions have led to a climate crisis, and it is our responsibility to fix it. I’m deeply honored to receive the Emerald Award from the New Jersey LCV, because I know they share my commitment to meeting this challenge head on. Together, we can ensure the future we leave for generations to come is brighter, cleaner, and greener for everyone.”
“We stay resilient, always, to position ourselves to sustain success now and long into the future. Our ESG strategy guides how we serve the planet, our people, and our communities in a responsible, sustainable, and ethical manner,” said Martha Delahanty, Chief HR Officer of Commvault. “Whether helping our customers and partners manage their data more sustainably, supporting the development and inclusion of our global workforce, or giving back to our communities, we continue to prioritize our stakeholders and treat long-term sustainability as a non-negotiable requirement of doing business.”
“Helping found the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters alongside colleagues whom I hold in the highest esteem has been a highlight of my professional life. The organization, under Ed’s leadership, has grown in influence and importance, as we work together to protect New Jersey’s Environment,” said Julia Somers, New Jersey LCV Board Chair. “It has also been important to me personally, giving me an opportunity to work with committed, passionate people, some of the most impressive professionals in the business. What’s not to love? It’s been a great ride. A huge thank you from me to you all – you know who you are!”
“This award is confirmation that the vision and passion of the Outdoor Equity Alliance to create pathways of accessibility, experience and vocation in nature for everyone, especially those who have been environmentally disenfranchised, has been seen and validated,” said Renata Barnes, Director of Programming and Community Engagement Outdoor Equity Alliance.
The top two sponsors for this year’s Gala are Platinum Sponsor, Commvault and Gold Sponsor, Attentive Energy.
For more information about the New Jersey LCV 10th annual Gala visit our website: https://action.njlcv.org/a/gala
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters is a non-partisan organization whose mission is to elect environmental champions, hold public officials accountable, and support laws which protect our environment and improve the quality of people’s lives.
