Our annual VIP Reception is an evening of celebration, acknowledgment and fun. This event brings together individuals from government, industry and nonprofit organizations, and private citizens – representatives of the diverse elements of the environmental community.

V.I.P. Reception Program

6:00 pm
Buffet and Silent Auction

8:00 pm
Awards Program

Introduction and Welcome
Carolyn Chase, San Diego EarthWorks co-founder and CEO

San Diego EarthWorks’ E.A.R.T.H. Awards
Presented by San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria

Air Pollution Control District Clean Air Award
Presented by County Supervisor Dave Roberts

Stand For Sam Award
Presented by Scott Murray

Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair Awards

EarthFair Volunteer Leadership Awards
5, 10, 15 and 20-year awards

See below to place V.I.P. Reception reservations

Silent Auction Donations 

   If you would like to donate to our Silent Auction or World Buffet, you can register your donation on-line by clicking here, or call our office at (858) 272-7370.

Sponsorship and Program Ads 

   If you would like to be a sponsor or advertise in our program, please click here for more information.

Volunteering

   If you are interested in volunteering at the V.I.P. Reception, please click here.

Each year, EarthWorks recognizes businesss, clubs, organizations and/or individuals that deserves special recognition for their work on behalf of a clean, healthy environment. All too often, these organizations' and individuals' efforts go unrecognized and unacknowledged. Attend the V.I.P. Reception and help us acknowledge these extraordinary efforts.

For instructions on how to nominate your favorite environmental activist or organization for an award, please click here. (Self-nominations are accepted).

EarthFair Volunteer Awards

San Diego EarthWorks’ annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free environmental fair and Earth Day celebration in the world. Significantly, the event is produced by around 400 volunteers.

This large group of volunteers, many of whom are volunteering for the first time, is managed by a cadre of about 30 team leaders. Many of these team leaders come back year after year to produce this landmark event.

We take this opportunity to honor the team leaders who have volunteered for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years.

 

    Ticket prices for the V.I.P. Reception and E.A.R.T.H. Awards are:

• EarthFair 2013 Exhibitors receive a 10% discount
  EarthFair 2013 Exhibitor Members receive a 20% discount
   
• Purchase with a check: Mail your check, made payable to San Diego EarthWorks, to:

San Diego EarthWorks
PO Box 9827
San Diego, CA 92169

• Purchase by credit card: Pay by calling the EarthWorks office: 858-272-7370; Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
   
• Purchase tickets at the door. Cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.

501(c) non-profit value notice
You may deduct only the amount of your payment that is more than the value of the goods or services you receive. San Diego EarthWorks good-faith estimate of the value of the goods and services you will receive at the V.I.P. reception is $25/per person.

V.I.P. Reception Location

    The VIP Reception will be held at The City of San Diego Department of Environmental Services “Green Building”, 9601 Ridgehaven Court. Click here for a map. From I-15 take Balboa exit west to the first signal at Viewridge. Turn south (left) at the signal. Viewridge ends at Ridgehaven. Turn east (left). 9601 is at the end of the cul-de-sac.