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On June 4, 2009, the National Building Museum saluted four visionaries in sustainability who have significantly improved the built environment through their commitment and achievements in green building, design, workforce development, and business practices and collectively, have had an extraordinary impact in the greening of America. The 2009 Honor Award honorees are:

• S. Richard Fedrizzi and the U.S. Green Building Council
• Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of Chicago
• Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx and president of The Majora Carter Group, LLC
• Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies

The event was attended by members of the architecture, construction, banking, real estate, design, and engineering communities, as well as regional and national leaders in government and the arts. During the award ceremony, Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivered a keynote address. Following this address, Fedrizzi, Mayor Daley, Carter, and Chenevert presented their visions for the future of green building. 

About the 2009 Honor Award: Visionaries in Sustainability Recipients

S. Richard Fedrizzi and the U.S. Green Building Council
Founded in 1993, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization, is transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated.
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Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of Chicago
The third largest city in America, Chicago is internationally recognized for its historic commitment to sustainable urban development and progressive investment in design and architecture.
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Majora Carter, Founder of Sustainable South Bronx and President of The Majora Carter Group, LLC
Since the late 1990's, Majora Carter has worked to improve the economic quality of the environmentally-challenged Bronx neighborhood and raise awareness about "green-collar" jobs nationwide.
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Louis R. Chênevert and United Technologies
As one of the largest suppliers to the building industry, UTC is committed to improving the energy efficiency of buildings and the development of sustainable communities.
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The National Building Museum’s Honor Award was instituted in 1986 to recognize individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to our nation’s built environment. Annually, recipients are selected from a wide variety of backgrounds to call attention to the many factors that determine the form and quality of our built world.

2009 Honor Award Press Release
2009 Honor Award USGBC Media Announcement
2009 Honor Award City of Chicago Media Announcement
2009 Honor Award Majora Carter Media Announcement
2009 Honor Award United Technologies Media Announcement

Sponsorship and Tickets

Sponsorship and support of the Honor Award gala allows the National Building Museum to continue to teach and inspire hundreds of thousands of people annually about the world we build for ourselves. Our exhibitions, education programs, publications, and community outreach helps to illuminate the importance of building arts and sciences.

Lead Partner—$100,000
Partner—$50,000
Benefactor—$25,000
Sustainer—$15,000
Patron—$10,000
Contributor—$5,000
Out-of-Town Supporter—$4,500
Event Program, Quarter-page Tribute—$2,500
Single VIP Ticket—$1,000 (includes admittance to Honor Award Gala & VIP reception)
Single Ticket—$500 (includes admittance to Honor Award Gala) 

Contact Tasha Passarelle, tpassarelle@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3112 to purchase tickets or for additional sponsorship information.

List of sponsorhip benefits (pdf)
List of current gala co-chairs and sponsors