SUSTAINABLE QUALITY AWARDS 

May 5, 2010

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Works and the City of Santa Monica work together each year to produce the Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA). For fifteen years the Sustainable Quality Awards have celebrated local businesses that make extraordinary contributions to our community by honoring business achievement in economic development, social responsibility, and stewardship of the environment.  The voluntary activities these businesses undertake result in cleaner air and water, less waste, reduced traffic and pollution, improved quality of life for residents and workers, and a strong and viable local economy.

Terry Tamminen, founder of Santa Monica Bay Keeper, former secretary for the California Environmental protection agency (CalEPA) and former cabinet secretary to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger was the keynote for this year's SQA luncheon.

This year, the event featured an extended exhibitor time, which took place from 11:00am-12:00pm!

Laurel Rosen, President and CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, remarked that “Now more than ever it is clear that the future of our city and nation is going to be based on environmental, social and economic viability.   We are pleased to be a part of a city that is on the forefront of sustainability.”

In 2009, the SQA’s featured keynote speakers Sheila Kuehl, former California State Senator and, Andy Lipkis, Tree People Founder and President. Peter Kreitler, host of Earth Talk Today, was Emcee.  A new feature to the event in 2009, over a dozen exhibitors from green and renewable companies and non-profit organizations were in attendance to display their products and network with leaders in the sustainable business model.

Visit the Santa Monica Mirror and Santa Monica Daily Press  for complete coverage of the 2010 Sustainable Quality Awards. You can also catch a glimpse of the action here!

2010 Title Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

 Exhibitors

Video: Sustainable Quality Awards 2009