“Going for Green: Going for Eco-Friendly Choices” is the theme of the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s annual awards dinner on November 13 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia.

The Honorary Dinner Chair this year is Ms. Judy Spires, President of Acme Markets, and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Alan Hughes, Director of Sustainability for the City of Philadelphia.

PRC has selected Michael DiBerardinis, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to receive the prestigious Fox-Calhoun Award named after two of PRC’s founders – Hilda Fox and Cynthia Calhoun. Secretary DiBerardinis is being recognized for his exemplary leadership in natural resource conservation.

The Philadelphia Eagles are also being recognized at the event for becoming the most environmentally friendly team in the National Football League. The team’s “Go Green” slogan encompasses everything from their green jerseys to renewable energy for the stadium and off-setting their carbon footprint when they travel.

Team co-owner, Christina Weiss Lurie, is expected to attend the dinner and accept the award on behalf of the Eagle’s Organization.

In recognition of their achievements, PRC has selected several other environmental leaders from across the Commonwealth to receive awards. The award winners are

· Philadelphia Housing Authority for its leadership in the community; Brandywine Conservancy for its leadership in conservation;

· Wawa, Manko Gold Katcher Fox LLP, 10NBC for their leadership in environmental education;

· Exelon Fairless Hills WTE Project for its leadership in green energy; and

· The Pennsylvania State University and Pembroke North, winners of the leadership in sustainable design and development awards.

PRC’s Annual Awards Dinner traditionally brings together more than 200 business, government and community leaders from throughout the Commonwealth. For 69 years, PRC has been working with such leaders to create solutions to environmental challenges and to reach out to the community through its educational and service programs.

These programs serve to inform and encourage current and future leaders to take an active role in promoting sustainable living and conserving our natural resources.

PRC welcomes anyone to the dinner who would like to help celebrate the achievements in environmental leaderships that the award winners have accomplished. Because of limited seats, pre-registration and tickets are required.

For information, visit the Dinner webpage or contact Carol Butler at 610-353-1555 ext. 230.

9/19/2008