Responsible Investment Industry Leader Sought for Recognition in Major October Award

Responsible Investment Industry Leader Sought for Recognition in Major October Award

July 29, 2011

Nominations are now being sought for the 2011 “SRI Service Award” recognizing outstanding contributions to the sustainable and responsible investment industry in the U.S.

The 2011 award winner will be recognized on October 4, 2011 at the SRI in the Rockies Conference in New Orleans (www.SRIintheRockies.com), the premier forum for the sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) industry in the North America.

Nominations, which will be accepted through September 6, 2011, may be submitted to [email protected].

This prestigious annual SRI Services Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the sustainable and responsible investment industry. Winners are selected based on a number of criteria including demonstrated industry leadership, innovation, communication and collaboration with other professionals in the industry, and success in improving the public’s awareness and acceptance of investing in more responsible and impactful ways.

The 2011 winner will be recognized on October 4, 2011 at the SRI in the Rockies Conference in New Orleans (www.SRIintheRockies.com).

The SRI Service Award is sponsored by First Affirmative Financial Network, the producer and host of the SRI in the Rockies Conference.

Industry leaders who have won the annual SRI Service Award over the years, include:

    2010: Shari Berenbach, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

    2009: Reggie Stanley, Calvert Investments (co-winner)

    2009: Robert Zevin, Zevin Asset Management (co-winner)

    2008: Bob Walker, The Ethical Funds Company

    2007: Conrad MacKerron, As You Sow Foundation

    2006: Mark Regier, MMA Praxis

    2005: Shelley Alpern, Trillium Asset Management

    2004: Anita Green, Pax World Funds

    2003: Peter Camejo, Progressive Asset Management / Financial West Group

    2002: Michelle Chan, Friends of the Earth

    2001: Steve Lydenberg, Domini Social Investments

    2000: Frank Coleman, Christian Brothers Investment Services

    1999: Lloyd Kurtz, Nelson Capital Management

    1998: Steve Schueth, First Affirmative Financial Network

    1997: George Gay, First Affirmative Financial Network

    1996: Amy Domini, Domini Social Investments

    1995: Jerome Dodson, Parnassus Investments (co-winner)

    1995: Alisa Gravitz, Green America (co-winner)

    1994: Tim Smith, Walden Asset Management

    1993: Joan Bavaria, Trillium Asset Management, Ceres

    1992: Peter Kinder, KLD Research & Analytics

    1991: Ed Winslow, Progressive Asset Management / Financial West Group

Previous winners are not eligible for nomination.

About the SRI in the Rockies Conference

The 22nd annual SRI in the Rockies Conference (www.SRIintheRockies.com), the leading forum for the sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) industry in North America, will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, October 2-5, 2011. Please contact Krystala Kalil with questions about registration and sponsorship opportunities, at 888-774-2663 or [email protected].

About First Affirmative Financial Network

First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (www.firstaffirmative.com) produces the annual SRI in the Rockies Conference, the premier gathering of sustainable and responsible investors and investment professionals in North America. First Affirmative is an independent fee-only Registered Investment Advisor (SEC File #801-56587) offering investment consulting and asset management services through a nationwide network of investment professionals who specialize in serving socially conscious investors.