Pitzer in the News 2008-2009 Academic Year

Hunter Lovins '72 Awarded Sustainability Pioneer Award

Hunter Lovins '72 has been awarded the Sustainability Pioneer Award sponsored by the Sustainable Asset Management Group (SAM) and the Sustainable Performance Group (SPG), both of Zurich, Switzerland. Initiated in 2001, the annual award recognizes Lovins as a leader and pioneer in developing, promoting, and implementing the principles of sustainability in the private business sector. Receiving the Sustainability Leadership Award was Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of outdoor clothing company Patagonia.

A renowned and independent selection committee of sustainability experts selects the winner from nominations from around the globe. Previous award winners include Ray Anderson (Founder and CEO Interface Inc.), José Maria Figures Olsen (former President of Costa Rica), and Antony Burgmans (Chairman Unilever).

Lovins was recipient of Pitzer's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005. The award recognizes an alumna/us who has brought honor and distinction to the College through her or his outstanding achievements.

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