WHAT:  MDE Secretary Robert M. Summers will announce the winners of the 2011 Maryland Green Registry Leadership Awards at the Green Building Institute’s monthly networking meeting. The Leadership Awards recognize organizations that have shown a strong commitment to implementing sustainable practices, demonstrating measurable results, and continually improving environmental performance.

Governor O’Malley launched the Maryland Green Registry to promote and recognize sustainable “greening” efforts by organizations of all types and sizes within the State.

WHO:  Department of the Environment Secretary Robert M. Summers
Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Joe Gill
Department of Business & Economic Development Program Manager, Clean Technology and Sustainability, Elaine McCubbin
Green Building Institute Founder Stan Sersen
Green Building Institute Executive Director Heather Szymanksi
Maryland Green Registry Members
Green Building Institute Members

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Event is from 6:30-8:30 p.m., award presentation at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:  The Enviro-Center at the Green Building Institute
7761 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794
Directions and map here: http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/pages/contact.html

The Green Building Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on education, outreach and networking.