The Environmental Law Institute’s 2026 Environmental Achievement Award Dinner brings together environmental professionals from across industries to celebrate exceptional achievement, cultivate meaningful connections, and inspire future collaboration. Hosted by ELI, an independent, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to complex environmental challenges, the annual event supports the institute’s research, education, and training initiatives. The 2026 dinner will honor Julie Packard, internationally recognized ocean conservation leader and longtime executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in recognition of her contributions to conservation, science, and environmental stewardship. The evening provides opportunities for networking and engagement with leaders from the environmental, legal, business, government, and nonprofit sectors.
- Firestone Policy Forum: 4:00 p.m.
- Welcome Reception: 5:30 p.m.
- Dinner & Award Presentation: 6:45 p.m.