Annually, the EAC board and staff host a gathering for our membership community to come together, share a meal, learn about EAC’s campaigns and program work, elect our Board of Directors, honor our volunteers, and to celebrate the individuals in our community who strengthen our environment and community.

Traditionally, this annual gathering takes place just before the official start of the summer in June. However, due to the pandemic, our gathering shifted to online formats in 2020 and 2021. In order to bring our event back in person for 2022, we have moved our annual celebration date to September 10, 2022.

This year, as we are planning for our September event, we are seeking nominations from our membership community for two awards:

1) Peter Behr Steward of the Land & Sea: The Peter Behr Steward of the Land Award is named after former California State Senator, Marin County Supervisor, Mill Valley councilman, lawyer and visionary leader, Peter H. Behr (May 24, 1915, New York City, New York – March 10, 1997, Greenbrae, California). During his lifetime, Peter helped create the Point Reyes National Seashore and inspired generations of legislators to protect the environment. This award recognizes individuals within our community who have dedicated their time to safeguard the unique lands, waters and biodiversity of coastal Marin through advocacy, education, research, and community engagement.

2) Public Service Award:  This award recognizes a public servant who has demonstrated leadership to protect the lands, waters, and biodiversity of coastal Marin County through community outreach, education, or scientific study.