Each year, Pollution Probe's Annual Gala Dinner brings together 400 to 500
leaders and enablers from industry, government, law and academia for an evening of
networking and celebration. The theme of this year's Gala was innovation, reflecting the premise that significant
environmental change needs positive, tangible innovation. A new feature,
the Innovators Showroom, showcased our Platinum and Gold sponsors' innovative, leading-edge technology and thinking that advances
environmental improvement and sustainable development. Proceeds from the
Gala support Pollution Probe's work to advance public policy that
results in positive and tangible environmental change.
His Excellency the Right Honourable DAVID JOHNSTON C.C, C.M.M, C.O.M, C.D,
Governor General of Canada, was the recipient of Pollution Probe's
inaugural Environmental and Sustainable Development Leader Award.
This year's award recognizes His Excellency as a driving force for
environmental innovation in Canada.
The Award
Pollution Probe's Environmental and Sustainable Development Leader Award recognizes extraordinary achievement by those individuals or organizations who embody, inhabit or reflect the values espoused by Pollution Probe while working toward positive, tangible environmental change. Created by acclaimed Canadian crystal designer and sustainability artist, Mark Raynes Roberts, the award is crafted from optical crystal and sits on a base carved from 100-year-old reclaimed wood from Georgian Bay.
Pollution Probe Address
Bob Oliver, Chief Executive Officer, Pollution Probe
“If the rule we followed brought us to this, of what use was the rule? It is time to innovate, time to do things differently. Moreover, it is time for environmental organizations to do things differently.” [Download, PDF 663KB]
A Word from the Presenting Sponsor
Michael McSweeney, President and CEO, Cement Association of Canada
“We chose to be the Platinum Sponsor of tonight's event because we believe in the work that Pollution Probe does. They are truly driving an environmental agenda in a responsible manner.” [Download, PDF 659KB]
Keynote Presentation
Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur, President, University of Waterloo
“We cannot carry on with business as usual. Innovation is not just desirable, it is essential if we want to have a world that is fit to live in.” [Download, PDF 670KB]
KEN SHAW,
co-anchor for local newscast CTV News Toronto at
noon and 6PM, was the emcee for the evening. Shaw is known for his
wealth of journalistic experience, having joined CTV Toronto in 1979,
as well as his excellence in community service.
EMILIE-CLAIRE BARLOW,
Canadian Jazz vocalist, performed at this year's Gala. Winner
of the 2008 National Jazz Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, and a
Gemini and Juno Award nominee, she possesses a voice of
unforgettable beauty.
For more information, please contact Husam Mansour, Chief Operating Officer, at
416 926-1907 x 241 or email
hmansour@pollutionprobe.org.
The Award
Pollution Probe's Environmental and Sustainable Development Leader Award recognizes extraordinary achievement by those individuals or organizations who embody, inhabit or reflect the values espoused by Pollution Probe while working toward positive, tangible environmental change. Created by acclaimed Canadian crystal designer and sustainability artist, 
