Mr. Joe Lombardo, Executive Vice President, Aerospace Group at General Dynamics (parent company of Gulfstream Aerospace) and Mr. Christopher Connor, Deputy CEO of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, are inviting their corporate peers to join them in supporting the Savannah Ocean Exchange’s “Leap to Zero+” Competition. 

The Savannah Ocean Exchange, which is committed to finding solutions that inspire action to protect the globe’s oceans, recently announced the 2012 Call for Solutions, to individuals, companies and corporations dedicated to supporting economic growth and environmental sustainability. Thanks to the continuing sponsorship of Gulfstream Aerospace, and with the addition of new sponsor Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, two prizes, each worth $100,000, will be awarded.

The theme for the 2012 competition is Leap to Zero+, which showcases ZERO⁺ Solutions – the innovative practice of reducing waste and the use of natural resources on land, sea and in the air, while generating economic growth and increased productivity.

“Proven solutions need traction in the marketplace, and we see that happening through the Savannah Ocean Exchange.  We saw great results from the competition for this award last year. It brought together great minds and great solutions from a wide range of scientific fields,” stated Mr. Lombardo.  Mr. Connor echoed these remarks. “We’ve also made a commitment as a Worldwide Sponsor to Savannah Ocean Exchange.  Environmental stewardship and economic success are not mutually exclusive concepts – in fact, it’s a winning combination that we work to achieve on a daily basis.”

Interested competitors may submit their actionable solutions applications at www.savannahoceanexchange.org through June 1, 2012.  Final submissions must be received by June 10, 2012.Winners will be announced at The Savannah Ocean Exchange's Solution Exchange  in Savannah, Georgia, September 19-22, 2012.

http://portal.sliderocket.com/SAVOCEANEX/SOE-2012-INVITATION-TO-LEAP

In 2012, there are two Competition categories:

(1) Monetary Awards where the top 15 innovative solutions will be selected and entrants will present their Solutions to more than 350 international business leaders and innovators. Invited delegates will then select the winners of the Gulfstream Navigator Award and the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Orcelle Award, each valued at $100,000.

2) Excellence Awards where corporations and organizations that wish to showcase their best-in-class solutions can also apply and compete to be one of the fifty selected for the LEAP TO ZERO⁺ Showcase. The top eight Solutions selected by the international review panel will receive Excellence Awards and be invited to present to the gathering of 350 distinguished corporate, non-profit, academia and public policy leaders.

In 2011, competitors submitted entries from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The winner, The Wave-Glider from Sunnyvale, California-based Liquid Robotics, featured a revolutionary surface vehicle that uses the energy from wave motion to propel itself, thereby requiring zero fossil fuel. The Wave-Glider has been deployed on research missions exceeding well over 100,000 nautical miles since 2008.

About the Savannah Ocean Exchange

Founded in 2010, Savannah Ocean Exchange unites international organizations across multiple disciplines and boundaries to distribute and adopt solutions that positively impact oceans and ocean life. The Board of Governors includes 40 thought-leaders from around the world who represent diverse backgrounds and expertise and share a commitment to innovation and to the protection of our ocean, the enhancement and advancement of solutions that will create new industries, jobs and recharge economies. For more information, please visit www.savannahoceanexchange.org.

About Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the wide-cabin Gulfstream G150®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G280®; the large-cabin, mid-range Gulfstream G350®; the large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G450®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G500®; the large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G550® and the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650®. The company employs more than 11,500 people at 11 major locations. Visit www.gulfstream.com for more information.

About Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics deliver innovative and sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo. The company also specializes in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL's sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling and a comprehensive range of specialized technical services. For more information, please visit www.2wglobal.com.

Savannah Ocean Exchange, Inc.

Savannah Ocean Exchange, Inc.

Founded in 2010, Savannah Ocean Exchange unites international organizations across multiple disciplines and boundaries to distribute and adopt solutions that positively impact oceans and ocean life. The Board of Governors includes 27 thought-leaders from around the world who represent diverse backgrounds and expertise and share a commitment to innovation and to the protection of our ocean. . The Savannah Ocean Exchange is the organizer of the worldwide network of action-oriented leaders committed to the enhancement and advancement of solutions that will create new industries, jobs and recharge economies. For more information, please visit www.savannahoceanexchange.org.

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