Special Thanks
Special Thanks
The Georgia Conservancy's premier annual gala, ecoBenefête, honors an exceptional steward of Georgia's natural resources with the Distinguished Conservationist award. This year, we are proud to present the Distinguished Conservationist award to former City of Atlanta Mayor, the Honorable Shirley Clarke Franklin.
From her courageous, effective leadership of the Clean Water Atlanta initiative addressing critical infrastructure needs to make the city greener and more sustainable, to addressing urban policy and planning issues, to her ongoing commitment to holistic neighborhood revitalization efforts focusing on local works to address larger pervasive issues like climate change, Mayor Shirley Franklin has made a noteworthy effect on Georgia’s lands and waters.
At this year’s ecoBenefête, the Georgia Conservancy’s Generation Green is also pleased to present Yeou-Rong Jih with the Longleaf Award in recognition of her tireless work to forward and enhance sustainability and conservation in the City of Atlanta. The Longleaf Award annually celebrates an emerging environmental leader in metro Atlanta.
Event Sponsors
Community Champions
Claire & Ross Arnold
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Berry
Ed & Elly Dobbs
Rick & Holly Downey
Lacey Lewis
Tim & Alison McKinley
Joe & Rebekah Montgomery
Amanda Brown Olmstead & George Olmstead
Laura Turner Seydel
Michael & Jenny Stubbs
Chet Tisdale
About Our Event
About Our Event
On November 4 at 6:30 PM, we will come together as members and supporters, business and governmental leaders, and environmental champions from across the state to celebrate Georgia's people and environment.
Pick-up & Delivery
Pick-up & Delivery
Physical items will be available for pick-up from the Georgia Conservancy. If shipping is needed, winning bidder will contact Danesha Louis at dlouis@gaconservancy.org to arrange shipping for a modest fee.
- Item(s) may be picked up from the Georgia Conservancy on November 9 (10am - 4pm), November 10 (10am- 4pm). The Georgia Conservancy office is at 230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2275, Atlanta, GA, 30303. If none of these times work for you, please contact Danesha at dlouis@gaconservancy.org to make other pick-up/delivery arrangements. You may send someone in your place to pick up your item. Simply email Danesha at the above email address to let her know.
- There are a few physical items that will be shipped directly to you from the vendor. These items will be noted on the silent auction website.
- When picking up items, please adhere to the following:
- Contact Danesha at dlouis@gaconservancy.org to coordinate your arrival.
- Plan to park temporarily in the valet area in front of the Hotel Indigo at 230 Peachtree Street. Please call 404-876-2900 ext 115 to let us know you have arrived. Someone wearing a Georgia Conservancy name badge will bring your item(s) to you.
- Wear a mask (Volunteers and Staff are not allowed to bring items to your car if you are not wearing a mask.)
- Bring your emailed receipt as proof of purchase (This can be viewed from your mobile device).
Physical tickets/gift certificates:
- The winning bidder will be mailed the tickets and/or certificate to the address used for registration.
Electronic tickets/gift certificates:
- The winning bidder will be emailed the tickets and/or certificate to the email address used for registration. If you prefer to have the certificate mailed to a physical address please contact Danesha at dlouis@gaconservancy.org