Waterspirit’s gala is back in an online format. Please join us for an evening of community-building, inspiration, and fun.
Test your water knowledge and win prizes at our trivia game!
Browse beautiful artwork and delightful experiences in our silent auction, open for bidding from April 9-25!
Learn from our featured guest, a leading environmentalist who exemplifies Waterspirit’s mission!
Sponsored by:
Ann Marie and Bob Reardon
Fr. Edward J. Ciuba
Michael Yorio
Bagel Station in Red Bank, NJ
UPDATES:
FEBRUARY 11-- Waterspirit is delighted to welcome Harriet Shugarman as this year's distinguished honoree and winner of the Suzanne Golas Award! Learn more about this amazing environmental advocate below:
Selected as a 2020 New York City Climate Hero and a 2019 featured speaker at the Global Engagement Summit at United Nations Headquarters, Harriet is an influencer and connector in the climate movement. Harriet is the Executive Director of ClimateMama, an on-line community that reaches individuals in over 110 countries and all 50 states. As a leader and mentor with The Climate Reality Project, Harriet established the Climate Reality New York City Metro Chapter, serving as its first chair. She also served as the district manager for Climate Reality for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. She was the recipient of the prestigious Climate Reality 2017 Green Ring Award and is also profiled in former US Vice President Al Gore’s 2017 book “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power.” Harriet chaired her New Jersey town's Environmental Commission and oversaw the establishment of its Green Team. She shepherded the town through bronze certification to silver status for Sustainable Jersey, twice. Harriet is an adjunct professor at Ramapo College where she teaches World Sustainability and Climate Change and Society. Harriet’s writing and thought pieces on climate solutions appear in international, national and regional publications on-line and in print. Harriet’s 2020 book, “How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, Turning Angst to Action”, is already found in libraries and households around the world. Harriet has worked for more than 25 years with governments, international organizations, and educational institutions on climate and sustainability issues as an economist, policy analyst, informal educator and adjunct professor including 13 years with the International Monetary Fund as a representative of the IMF at the United Nations. Harriet serves on numerous boards that address climate, public policy, youth, gender and justice, including as Board Chair of Young Voices for the Planet.
APRIL 16:
Our silent auction is now available for viewing! Get a head start by checking out the beautiful artwork, delicious food, unique Jersey Shore experiences, and more at this link. Bidding will be open from April 19-25, so don’t wait! Be sure to share the auction with your friends even if they can’t attend the gala itself.