In less than twenty days Black Opal 2013 will be here and we've got some exciting updates to share with you.
As you know, this year we are highlighting the contributions of Young Professionals in the area of Sustainability, and we thought you might like to meet the finalists...
Jessica Brunson, an architectural artist and community liaison for transportation alternatives. She promotes green alternatives to the
community through awareness-based initiatives including vertical
gardening, recycled-reusable artwork, and cooking with local products.
Gina Dennis, a green energy strategist, attorney and the CEO of Relerience, a company responsible for advising the District of Columbia on the LEED green
building process.
Lisa Seyfried, the founder of Redefining Eco, a blog that discusses green living for women, and is currently an executive board member of DC
EcoWomen.
Jason Flakes, a distinguished designer and award winning architectural photographer based in Washington DC. His multi-media and industrial
design company, Nomoi Designs focuses on ergonomic design, green products
and photography of LEED Certified architecture.
Chris Bradshaw, the founder of Dreaming Out Loud, an organization responsible for several initiatives and community partnerships centered
on urban food sustainability and other environmental issues unique to the
urban environment.
Darryl Perkins, an integral part of the development team responsible for Green the Block, the environmental awareness campaign initiated by the HipHop Caucus. He currently serves as the Community Engagement Director for
Dreaming Out Loud and as a partner for Broccoli City.
These individuals are changing the face of sustainability in Northern Virginia and
beyond; please visit their sites to learn more about what they do. We will designate the awardees the night of the event.
Also, at this year's Black Opal, you'll have the opportunity to win some exciting
prizes at our silent auction. We won't give up all the secrets now but...if you enjoy
resort getaways for two, tours of local breweries for up to twelve friends, orsigned sports memorabilia from your favorite DC teams, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Follow us on Twitter @nvulypn to find out what else we have in store for the evening.
There is still time to get your tickets, and we even have a limited number of VIP
tickets remaining. The VIP tickets will sell out this week, so please visit https://nvulypn.org/blackopal.html to secure yours today.
As always, funds raised from this event are used to support our various programs
including College Survival, Political Forum, and Opportunity to Thrive.
We look forward to joining together to celebrate and to support our community at
this year's Black Opal!
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