Registration is now open for the 2010/11 Green Schools Challenge Program. Submit applications now.
Space is limited!
Provides immediate and longer term energy savings.
• Educate students, teachers, administrators, facilities staff, and the whole school community about energy efficiency; and
• Strengthen student academic learning using hands-on, project-based instruction and tools.
Registration Form + Literature.
Forty-Eight South Florida Schools Honored for Going Green and Saving more than $435,000 in Energy Costs
On May 20, 2010, Dream in Green had the pleasure to honored honored forty-five Miami-Dade and three Broward County elementary, middle and senior high schools that participated in the 2009/10 Green Schools Challenge (GSC). Once again CBS4 Weather Anchor, Lissette Gonzalez, hosted the awards ceremony, which was held at the law offices of Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. in downtown Miami.
This years participants of the Green Schools Challenge saved more than $435,000, conserved over a million kilowatt hours of electricity and recycled thousands of pounds of paper, plastic, and aluminum, mitigating more than three and a half million pounds of carbon dioxide.
But just as important, the Green Schools Challenge provided support and recognition to green teachers, students and administrative champions at each school – the people who are truly making a difference.
To honor each of the participating schools, Dream in Green awarded each school with its own “GreenometerSM,” which displays each school’s overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for the 2009/10 school year. Dream in Green also presented cash prizes to the top ten carbon-reducing schools. This year’s 1st place winner was Rockway Middle School, in second place was David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center and in 3rd place was MAST Academy. MEDIA ADVISORY
| Pictured: Nick Gunia, Co-Founder & Chairman; Kristin Trompeter, Teacher Champion Rockway Middle; young Mr. Trompeter; Kristin Maria Hebert, Executive Director Dream in Green; Rennie Peddie, Board Member Dream in Green; Jaime Torrens, Chief Facilities Officer Miami Dade County Public Schools. |
Thanks for Making "Keep the Dream Alive" a Tremendous Success!
April 10, 2010, Dream in Green kicked off Earth Month by hosting its Keep the Dream Alive fundraising event at the Miami Event Space. More than a hundred attended to support the Green Schools Challenge and honor South Florida's 2010 Green Innovators, the Honorable Vice-Chairwoman, Perla Tabares Hantman of the Miami-Dade County Public School Board, for her support of green programs including the Green Schools Challenge, Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools for his Eco-Sustainability Initiative and Waste Management for leadership and innovation in recycling, green practices and education programs.
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On October 29, 2009, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce held the first annual Sustainable South Florida Awards at the Sofitel Hotel.
Dream in Green won this prestigious and highly coveted award in the category of Green Education and Outreach. Other award winners and categories included City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz for Green Visionary and the Spinnaker Group for Green Building. Dream in Green Co-founder and Chairman, Nick Gunia, accepted the award alongside the Board of Directors and Executive Director, Kristin Maria Hebert. Nick dedicated the award to the hardworking teachers and students who have participated in the Green Schools Challenge, which is currently in its fourth year in Miami-Dade County.
| Pictured: Dream in Green Board Members, Carlos Canino and Ben Wolkov; Chairman, Nick Gunia; Executive Director, Kristin Maria Hebert; Board Member, Jenny May; former City of Miami Mayor, Manny Diaz (Green Visionary Award Winner); and Board Member, Eric Wenke (Award Recipient on behalf of Baptist Health for Green Practices). |
The 2009-10 Green Schools Challenge is Underway
The 2009-10 Green Schools Challenge kicked off September 12, 2009 with the Professional Development Workshop. The 2009-10 participating schools have begun reducing energy, waste, and water usage at their schools. The Green Schools Challenge is a unique local program that engages students and staff directly in designing and implementing environmental and energy solutions at their schools. Check out the Success Stories from the 2008-09 challenge Download the Booklet
The program is free to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and has begun a pilot program in Broward. For more information, contact Dream in Green or call 305-576-3500.
Gateway to Green Brings Together More than 600 Professionals
Dream in Green partnered with the City of Miami on Gateway to Green, held April 8, 2009. The expo brought together over 600 professionals to learn about sustainable building products and services, hear from green industry experts, and interact with leaders in environmental policy and technology. “Several years ago I called for the greening of Miami, to create an environmentally-friendly city that could serve as a model for others to follow. The private industry answered the call,” said Mayor Diaz.... read more.
Thanks for making "Eco Drive " a Success!
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| Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson receiving "Green Innovator" Award from Harvey Ruvin (MDC Clerk of the Courts) and Nick Gunia (DIG Board Chair). |
On December 18, 2008, Dream in Green hosted its second annual fundraising event, Eco Drive, at 500 Brickell. Hundreds gathered to support the Green Schools Challenge and honor three of South Florida's leading green innovators: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson; Jim Torrens, Facilities Director with Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and Olga Alvarez, President of the US Green Building Council South Florida Chapter. Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts, Harvey Ruvin, hosted the awards ceremony.
Visit Dream in Green on Facebook for more photos from Eco Drive.
The event was sponsored by 500 Brickell, Bombay Sapphire, Pizza Fusion, Beyond Organics Catering, Baby Bon Appetit, Sweet Touch Specialty Cakes by Hilda, Alterna Corp, Earth Saver, and Adrienne Langford Photography.
Greening the 76th Annual US Conference of Mayors
Thanks to a generous donation from the Home Depot Foundation, Dream in Green partnered with the City of Miami, the Hotel Intercontinental, and the US Conference of Mayors to green the 76th Annual Conference of Mayors meeting held in Miami in late June 2008. The annual meeting is a gathering of Mayors from across the country to discuss issues and vote on policy recommendations to forward to Congress and the new Administration . . .read more.
Governor Crist addresses DIG's Green Schools
View the address by Gov. Charlie Crist commending Dream in Green's participating Green Schools for their commitment to addressing global climate change and energy security.
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