CSR Press Release

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jul. 28 /CSRwire/ - 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 saralaks@firstaffirmative.com.

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 Krystala@SRIintheRockies.com.

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.

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