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GVF to Dole Out 'Sustainable Awards'
GVF will honor several local organizations for their efforts in promoting and implementing commuting alternatives.
The Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association, GVF, a nonprofit created to "advocate and promote a viable transportation network for the region's economic vitality," will host its Fall Sustainability Breakfast Sept. 10 at the Radisson Hotel in King of Prussia.
This year's keynote speaker is Leonard Bonacci, Vice President of Event Services and Event Operations for the Philadelphia Eagles. Bonacci will discuss the importance of investing in green initiatives.
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GVF will also recognize 17 companies and organizations with the GVF Sustainable Awards. Since 2010, GVF has recognized 25 partners, representing 37,000 employees, for their outstanding achievements in implementing programs that provide and promote commuting alternatives for their employees and community.
Matt O’Donnell, 6ABC co-anchor, will present the awards to the following organizations:
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Bronze Level
- BartonPartners, Inc.
- Brandywine Realty Trust- Maschellmac Building
- Pennoni
- Suburban Transit Network
Silver Level
- Brandywine Realty Trust - Freedom Business Center
- Crowne Plaza
Gold Level
- Cheltenham Township
Platinum Level
- Ally
- American Heritage Federal Credit Union
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Liberty Property Trust
- McCormick Taylor
- Montgomery County Community College
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- SEPTA
- Upper Merion Township
- Urban Engineers
"We are very excited to host our third annual Sustainable Awards breakfast and to see that the number of companies and governmental entities award winners continuing to grow each year,” GVF Executive Director Rob Henry said in a press release. “We are also very excited to learn about what the Philadelphia Eagles are investing in with their green initiatives and to have Matt O'Donnell from Action News conducting our awards ceremony. It is very gratifying to see these organizations continuing to invest in a sustainable future and knowing that is not only the right thing to do but that it is also good for business."
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