Winners of the 2010 GreenSummitXpo Global Renewable Energy Expo Networking Summit (GREENS) Awards have been selected. The awards, which will be presented with the 2011 awards at a joint ceremony on April 28 2011, honor innovative companies and individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the exploration of green goals and renewable energy.

Among the victors are:

Mayor Salvatore J. Panto - City of EASTON, PA
City, Municipality and Mayor of the Year
Easton is a full service city that constantly strives to provide the most effective and efficient municipal services to our residents and visitors. From a full-service professional fire department to a fully accredited police department, they work hard to offer our residents and visitors a "Clean and Safe" environment.

James Hogarth, CEO and Founder, ERRA Incorporated
Renewable Energy Innovator of the Year
ERRA is a Clean Tech company committed to the commercialization of green, renewable energy products powered by its proprietary reversible hydride technologies.

Jason Kliwinski, AIA LEED AP - Spiezle Architectural Group Inc
Renewable Energy Pioneer of the Year
Spiezle Architechtural Goup, Inc. is aimed to be a leading sustainable architechtural design firm with significant partnerships/clients. They develop architechtural solutions with community sensibilities and enviromental considerations in mind. To cite a few:

• Governor Rendall appoints Scott Spiezle, AIA, LEEDap to
  PA Climate Change Advisory Council


• Montessori Children's House of Valley Forge, PA recieves
  Historic Preservation Award


• Greenwood House contracts with Spiezle for renovation of
  skilled care facility in Ewing, NJ.

Benjamin Lapidus, Melissa Lee and Mikhail Nirmov
Renewable Energy Global People of the Year
The Global Renewable Energy Education Network (GREEN), created by three Rutgers University students, recognized a need to give students an opportunity to gain hands-on experiences with renewable energy systems. GREEN LLC provides top of the line educational services focused on renewable energy, while giving students the opportunity to participate in exciting adventure excursions, cultural experiences, and community service projects around the world.

Joan Fitzgerald, Author
Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development
Renewable Energy Literary Works of the Year
The book, written by Joan Fitzgerald, director of the Law, Policy and Society Program at Northeastern University, is an eminently readable primer on the diversity of policies and programs American cities have implemented to create local economic development as they transition to clean energy.

EcoGreenHotel
Renewable Energy Hospitality Team of the Year
EcoGreenHotel is a hospitality services company that is dedicated to supporting hospitality sustainability. They do this through consulting services, web-based marketing and publications and online purchasing channels. From their online resource that are specifically geared to the hotel and resort industry, to delivering sustainable solutions to clients, our extensive expertise in the hospitality sector enables us to understand our clients' needs to provide personalized support.

The Suites At Hershey, Hershey PA
Renewable Energy Fast Tract Awards
(Companies who are aspiring Renewable Energy Goals)
The Suites at Hershey offer spacious and modern two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, indoor/outdoor heated pools and hot tubs, plus scenic views of the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. The chocolate-charmed town of Hershey is a flavorful family attraction, and The Suites at Hershey provide all the ingredients for wholesome family fun.

I Imagine Studio
Renewable Energy Fast Track Award
The company defines the science of marketing as art that empowers innovation, educates and informs people about choices that can improve their quality of life. That's why it dedicates its creative energy to the well being of individuals and society at large. This choice allows it to focus on CSR companies that are making a positive impact on how we live and treat the environment.

"The 2010 GreenSummitXpo will open exciting opportunities for renewable energy consumers, buyers, and suppliers," stated Elton R. Brewington, Publisher and Managing Editor, Brightside Global Trade Journal (BMSI), "The summit will inspire the creation of next generation jobs that will promote healthier business environments, and deploy the right technology engines globally."

A full report will be featured in the fall 2010 issue of Brightside Global Trade Journal. Awards will be presented at the 2010-2011 awards ceremony April 27-29, 2011.

For more information and updates on the GreenSummitXpo Awards, please visit www.greensummitxpo.com.

About Brightside Global Trade Journal:
Brightside Global Trade Journal is a quarterly publication established in 2006 and headquartered in New York. In 2010 the magazine will debut a new look with print/online/email editions. Brightside Global Trade Journal is committed to global issues such as renewable energy, healthcare, food and hospitality, consumer goods, information technology, and entertainment.

Brightside Global Trade Journal is published by BMSI. BMSI produces events such as the Global Renewable Energy Expo Networking Summit and publishes periodicals including Brightside Global Trade Journal, Brightside Review, and Westchester Conversations. BMSI has a combined online viewership of over 50,000 and works in coalition with other organizations dedicated to promoting clean energy, a healthy environment, and a strong global economy that is sustainable.

About VanguardComm:
VanguardComm is a co-sponsor of the 2010 Global Renewable Energy Expo Networking Summit. We provide unrivaled hands-on, senior management involvement with client programs. Our principals pioneered successful marketing to Hispanic, African American and Asian audiences. Our rising stars bring fresh approaches with new energy, perspective and passion.

VanguardComm concludes that Hispanic and African-American consumers rate the importance of a company’s presence in the community, through corporate social responsibility (CSR) and cause related marketing (CRM) programs, as more significant in their buying decisions than do Non-Hispanic Whites.

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Brightside Global Trade Journal

Brightside Global Trade Journal is a quarterly publication established in 2006 and headquartered in New York City. In 2010 the magazine will debut a new look with print-online-email editions. Brightside Global Trade Journal is committed to global issues such as renewable energy, healthcare, food and hospitality, consumer goods, information technology, and entertainment. Brightside Global Trade Journal is published by Brightside Management Services Inc. (BMSI). BMSI produces events such as the Global Renewable Energy Expo Networking Summit and publishes periodicals including Brightside Global Trade Journal, Brightside Review, and Westchester Conversations. BMSI has a combined online viewership of over 50,000 and works in coalition with other organizations dedicated to promoting clean energy, a healthy environment and a strong global economy that is sustainable.

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