An Evening of Virtual Celebration Honoring Environmental Heroes
with Dr. Evan Antin and Skip Martin
MUSIC • ENTERTAINMENT • PRESENTATIONS • AWARDS • LIVE AUCTION • CATERED DINNER DELIVERY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020
LIVE Streamed 6:30 PM CST / 7:30 PM EST on EarthxTV
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An Evening of Elegance
This special online event evening will celebrate progress, hope, and innovation in a global shift toward a sustainable and secure future and will benefit year-round educational activities and environmental awareness.
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Elegant Evening. Worthy Cause.
Join us in celebration of all things green at this epic event for a glamorous evening of music, entertainment and auctions where we honor some of the most notable eco-heroes on the planet.
Master of Ceremonies
Dr. Evan Antin
Author of “World Wild Vet”
Social media’s most followed vet, Dr. Evan Antin is a small animal, wildlife, & exotic animal veterinarian and he’s passionate about wildlife conservation.
Traveling often to work with wild animals around the world has been Dr. Antin’s M.O. long before becoming a vet and his book, “World Wild Vet”, is a memoir of his adventures from young wildlife enthusiast to world traveling wildlife veterinarian & conservationist and educates readers about how we can better preserve our wild animals & habitats.
Dr. Antin will host some of the best-known names in the effort to improve our planet who will also speak about ways they are making a difference as they present their experiences and expertise. Stories of their exploits and adventures will make an exciting evening even more so!
Welcome Address
Trammell S. Crow
Founder, EarthX
A welcome to the audience and thanks to the honorees for their commitment to the environment and impact to protect our fragile planet.
Lynn McBee
Board Chair, EarthX
As new Board Chair, Lynn is thrilled to welcome gala guests and give an update on the successful launch of EarthxTV.
Jill Tiefenthaler
CEO, National Geographic Society
Jill leads the Society’s mission-driven work and community of explorers, scientists, innovators, educators, and storytellers.
Sponsors
Exciting Entertainment
Stay for a performance by singing and dancing sensation The Compton Kidz Club and Grammy Winner, Skip Martin, of Kool and the Gang, followed by the Bastards of Soul to close out the evening!
Featuring - Bastards of Soul
EarthxGlobalGala
House Band
Grammy Award-Winning
Skip Martin - Lead Singer
of Kool & the Gang
Special Guest
Performance from
Compton Kidz Club
EarthxGlobal Gala Chairs
Honorary Chairs
Trammell S. Crow• Scott Ginsburg
Julie & Jim Turner • Simona Beal
2020 Chairs
Lynn McBee • Laura Ginsburg Pierson • Greg Nieberding
Amy Turner • Jenna Turner Alexander
Global Gala Agenda
Live Stream 6:30 p.m. CST | 7:30 p.m. EST
Musical Performance by Compton Kidz
Welcome by Dr. Evan Antin
Address by Trammell S. Crow and Lynn McBee
Convocation by Compton Kidz
Dinner Delivery Presentation
Message by Jill Tiefenthaler CEO, National Geographic
Award Presentations
Live Auction
Sponsor Recognition
Musical Performance by Skip Martin and the Bastards of Soul
Gala Dinner Menu
The Presenters
Suzy Batiz
Robert Redford
Sibylle Szaggars Redford
Lee Pace
Michael Cain
Danni Washington
Sylvia Earle
Jill Tiefenthaler
CEO of National Geographic
Award Presentations
Environmental Organization of the Year
Presented to
Dr. M. Sanjayan
of Conservation International
by Lord of the Rings actor Lee Pace
Honoring the organization who works to transform the world and contributes to the innovation, sustainability and growth of the environmental movement.
Explorer of the Year
Presented to
Dr. Enric Sala
Honoring an environmental hero and changemaker who work tirelessly to protect, find solutions and create impact for our planet.
Emerging Leader of The Year
presented to
Xiye Bastida
by Robert and Sibylle Redford
Honoring an emerging environmental hero and changemaker who works to protect, find solutions and create impact for our planet.
Community Leader of the Year
presented to
David Holl
of the Mary Kay Corporation
Honoring a community leader who shows exceptional achievement in preserving the environment and works to protect, find solutions and create impact for our planet.
Explorer of the Year
presented to Executive Producer
Ellen Windemuth
of the film documentary
My Octopus Teacher
by Michael Cain.
In recognition of their exceptionally meritorious contribution to use media to the utmost and bring focus to environment issues and highlighting the efforts of those fighting to protect our fragile planet.
Lifetime Achievement Award
presented to
Julie Packard
for her tireless efforts towards the conservation of marine life and commitment to policy reform in support of a healthy global ocean,
by renowned ocean expert Dr. Sylvia Earle.
Awarded to the individual who has demonstrated a continuous commitment to environmental and public health issues leading to measurable, lasting and sustained results over a lifetime.
Inspiration for the 2020 Awards
A replica of James Ferrari’s Super Snook sculpture from upcycled Ferrari parts is the inspiration for the EarthxGlobal Gala awards that will be presented to this year’s honorees.
Live Auction
Join in The Global Gala LIVE Auction to BID on many exciting and luxurious items and packages.
Item #1
Napa Valley Wine Package
For Four
Item #2
Item #3
Xiamen Tiger, Original Painting
Item #4
Cabo San Lucas Luxury Villa Stay
Item #5
New Zealand Luxury House Stay
Item #6
“Gold” Lion Photo Print by David Yarrow
Item #7
Rhino Trip to Africa with Dr. Evan Antin
$1,000
Cash Donation
Global Gala Executive Committee 2020
Underwriting Chairs
Erika Burton
Courtney Kennebeck
Therese Moncrief
Underwriting Chairs
Erika Burton
Courtney Kennebeck
Therese Moncrief
Host Committee
Carol Seay
Live Auction Advisor
Capera Ryan
Executive Producers
Michael Cain
Paul Levatino
Dawn Spalding
Jenna Alexander
Tina Amin
Karen & Larry Anfin
Andre Arbelez
Brynn Bagot
Suzy Batiz
Simona Beal
Sonia Black
Harrison Blum
Kari Breen
Jennifer Chandler
Jimmy Collins
Roz & Robert Colombo
Shannon Davey
Amy Desler
Lauren Dickson
Libby Dinkmeyer
John Dobbs
William Engel
Sally Evans
Debra & James Ferrari
Gail Fischer
Patrick Fogiel
Tarryn Franco
Cara French
Lacey Garner
Cam Gawley
Kori Green
Mark Hall
Jimmy Hayes
Kathryn Henry
Wayne Hertzka
HRH Prince Lorenzo de Medici of Florence
Amy Hofland
Jenna Jenovich
Kris Johnson
Kristen Kassab
Travis Kern
Brian King
Claudia Leche
Emily Ledet
Craig Lewis
Charles Lipscomb
Madeline Littrell
D’Andra Simmons Lock
Jeremy Lock
Sergio & Sheila Manriquez
Lisa Manz
Marty Martinez
Michelle Meadows
JD Miller
Jeff Mitchell
Debra Nelson
Keith Nix
Kelsey Patterson
Joella Phillips
Terri Phillips
Vivian Reyes
Melody & Rick Rogers
Rosie Samei
Carol Seay
Bill Smith
Mark Solomon
Gloria Starling
Jocelyn Story
Terence Stringfellow
Kent & Tara Taggart
Carolyn Tanner
Reese Threadgill
John Tonti
Leslie Toomay
Matt & Molly Tranchin
Halim Trujillo
Amy Turner
Jessica & Matthew Upchurch
Andrew Walker
Mike Ward
Brittney Webb
Natalie Westbrook
Jessie Wicker
Lorenda Wyant
Katherine Wynne
Cristiana Yebra
CHANGE HAPPENS HERE
“We must protect the ocean as if our lives depend upon it – because they do.”
Sylvia Earle