MEDIA ADVISORY
THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION COMES TO WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 7, 2008
Renowned Primatologist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, to Present Honors; Anderson Cooper to Host
“Green Carpet” Media Availabilities
What:The Jane Goodall Institute Global Leadership Awards Celebration honors outstanding individuals and organizations that share Dr. Jane Goodall’s values, vision and commitment to making a positive difference in the world for all living things. Awardees embody Dr. Goodall’s spirit and the mission of the Jane Goodall Institute.
This second annual event – presented by the Arlington, Va.-based Jane Goodall Institute – is an environmentally friendly celebration that incorporates
eco-sensitive design elements; an organic, vegetarian menu; and even a walk down the “Green Carpet.”
When: Friday, November 7, 2008 – 6:00–6:30 p.m. – “Green Carpet” Media Availability
6:00–7:30 p.m. – VIP and General Receptions
7:30–11:00 p.m. – Awards Presentation
Where: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, D.C.
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Green Carpet Location: 8th Floor – Entry to the Rotunda
Who:
Presenter: Dr. Jane Goodall
Master of Ceremonies: Anderson Cooper
Awardees:
- Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan
(Responsible Activism in Media and Entertainment)
- U.S. Rep. Tom Udall (Excellence in Public Policy)
- Green Mountain Coffee (Corporate Social Responsibility)
- Emily Woodall, Tayler McGillis and Manoj Gautam (Youth Leadership)
Also in Attendance: Abigail and Spencer Breslin, Dr. Patch Adams
Coverage Info:
To cover the event, please RSVP to Lisa Schaumann at lisa@bendurepr.com or 540-729-2114 (cell). “Green Carpet” photo and interview availabilities between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For other opportunities, please contact Lisa Schaumann.
Notes: Media may park under the building. The closest parking area is in the “blue” section of the garage. The closest street entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue by 13 1/2 Street. To enter, take the elevators to the 8th floor to the Rotunda. Media should bring photo identification. All visitors to the building must go through security either when entering the parking garage or when entering the building from the street.
Ticket Information:
Individual tickets and corporate tables and can be purchased at www.janegoodall.org/events or by calling 1-877-JGI-EVNT.
About the Jane Goodall Institute
Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Dr. Goodall’s pioneering research of chimpanzee behavior – research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals. Today, the Institute is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. It also is widely recognized for establishing innovative community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa, and the Roots & Shoots global environmental and humanitarian youth program, which has groups in almost 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.janegoodall.org or www.rootsandshoots.org.
Press Contacts:
Lisa Schaumann
540-687-5099/540-729-2114
or
Vicki Bendure, APR
540-687-3360/202-374-9259
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