Join world-renowned primatologist, conservationist and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall at an exclusive eco-friendly event to present the third annual Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards and celebrate the influential work of the Jane Goodall Institute.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, October 30, 2009

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

Emcees:
Jill St. John and Robert Wagner

Attire:
Business

Itinerary

6:00 PM VIP Reception
7:00 PM General Reception
7:30 PM Organic and Sustainable Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Includes:
Silent Auction
Musical Performance by Ben Harper
Remarks by Dr. Jane Goodall

The Ballroom

Beverly Wilshire — Beverly Hills*
Los Angeles, California

Hotels

Beverly Wilshire—Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hilton

Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive

Thompson Beverly Hills

Airports

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

 

* The Jane Goodall Institute is grateful to the Beverly Wilshire hotel for donating its ballroom for this evening's event, as well as for offering significantly reduced costs on all food and beverages. The Beverly Wilshire hotel is proud to lead the Four Seasons Company in minimizing its carbon footprint.

 

2009 AWARDS & AWARDEES

The Jane Goodall Global Leadership Awards honor individuals and organizations that share Dr. Goodall’s values, vision and commitment to making a positive difference in the world for all living things.

Excellence in Public Policy

The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa
Mayor of Los Angeles

Honors an individual who uses his or her position as an elected official or public servant to support policies that ensure a better future for our natural world.

Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

Theo Chocolate

Honors a corporation or business that has taken significant steps to better our world through responsible business practices.

Lifetime Dedication to the Conservation and Care of Chimpanzees

Virginia Landau

Recognizes people who have devoted their lives to ensuring that chimpanzees, whether in the wild or in captivity, receive the best possible care and protection.

Responsible Activism in
Media and Entertainment

Ed Begley, Jr.

Honors outstanding individuals who leverage their celebrity to advocate for sustainability, conservation and humanity in the spirit of Dr. Jane Goodall and her remarkable work.

Excellence in Education

John Zavalney

Recognizes a teacher who exhibits leadership and excellence through his or her work to help preserve our natural world, protect animals and benefit our human community.

Roots & Shoots Youth Leadership

Erica Fernandez and
Shadrach Meshach

Recognizes a young person (age 13 to 26) who carries on the work of Dr. Jane Goodall to preserve and protect our natural world.

Lifetime Achievement

Betty White

Pays tribute to an individual who has dedicated his or her life to the betterment of our world and who has made an enormous impact on all those who call this planet home.

     
 

SPONSORSHIP & TICKET BENEFITS

Advertising Opportunities:

We invite our partners and longtime friends to support this eco-friendly event by placing a special ad or message in our awards program.
Click here for a document with full details.

HERO ◊ $250,000

  • Complimentary lecture by Dr. Jane Goodall at your company’s headquarters followed by an intimate reception for your senior management team*
  • Two tables of 10 and two seats at head table with Dr. Jane Goodall
  • VIP tickets for you and your guests to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the following: program; editorial coverage in the Institute’s newsletter, Pant Hoot, distributed to more than 50,000 members; all related press and publicity; and website
  • Center color two-page spread in program**
  • A signed copy of one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s best-sellers for each of your guests

CHAMPION ◊ $100,000

  • A personal meeting with Dr. Jane Goodall for you and five guests*
  • Two tables of 10
  • VIP tickets for you and your guests to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the following: program; editorial coverage in the Institute’s newsletter, Pant Hoot, distributed to more than 50,000 members; all related press and publicity; and website
  • Full-page color ad in program**
  • A signed copy of one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s best-sellers for each of your guests

GUARDIAN ◊ $50,000

  • Table of 10
  • Four VIP tickets to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the following: program; website; and all related press and publicity
  • Half-page color ad in program**
  • A signed copy of one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s best-sellers for each of your guests

ADVOCATE ◊ $25,000

  • Table of 10
  • Premium seating
  • Two VIP tickets to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the following: program; website; and all related press and publicity
  • Quarter-page color ad in program**
    A signed copy of one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s best-sellers for each of your guests

DEFENDER ◊ $10,000

  • Table of 10
  • Premium seating
  • Two VIP tickets to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the following: program; website; and all related press and publicity
  • A signed copy of one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s best-sellers for each of your guests

PROTECTOR ◊ $5,000

  • Table of 10
  • Premium seating
  • Two VIP tickets to a pre-event reception with Dr. Jane Goodall and award recipients
  • Logo and listing featured in the program

DONOR ◊ $250

  • Individual ticket (limited number available)

* At a mutually convenient time for you and Dr. Goodall
** Commitment needed by October 1, 2009, to secure inclusion in program

CONTACT

Alicia Zarillo
Development Coordinator

the Jane Goodall Institute
4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, Va.  22203  USA

Phone: 1.800.592.JANE
Fax: 703.682.9312
Email: events@janegoodall.org

 

HOST COMMITTEE

Ed Asner
Rachelle Carson and Ed Begley, Jr.
Jennifer and Jim Belushi
Candice Bergen
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin
Keely Shaye and Pierce Brosnan
Jayni and Chevy Chase
James Cromwell
Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

Eloise and John Paul DeJoria
Cameron Diaz
Irmelin DiCaprio
Frances Fisher
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Brad Hall
Daryl Hannah
Laura Dern and Ben Harper
Tippi Hedren
Victoria and Ken Komisar
Bill Maher

Wendie Malick
Mary Tyler Moore
Susan and Graham Nash
Nell Newman
Donna and Stephen Sloan
Ted Turner
Jill St. John and Robert Wagner
Deborah and Jeff Wald
Mary and Fred Willard