Source: South Coast AQMD
DIAMOND BAR – The 34th Annual Clean Air Awards, hosted by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (South Coast AQMD), is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2024. This event celebrates the remarkable
contributions of community leaders, organizations, and businesses dedicated to improving air quality and
a better quality of life. Set to commence at 11:30 a.m., the virtual ceremony will feature Autumn
Robertson, the esteemed Meteorologist from Spectrum News 1, as the emcee.
This year’s awardees include:
- Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian for the S. Roy Wilson Memorial Award for
Leadership in Government
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian will be honored with this award for serving as a
prominent role model for leadership in the arena of clean air advancements. - Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. for the Robert M. Zweig, M.D. Memorial Award
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. will be honored with this award for his exemplary dedication to
protecting public health through the passage of his “Environmental Justice Act,” supporting
efforts to mitigate and remediate impacts related to the Salton Sea, and countless other efforts
to uplift overburdened communities in the Eastern Coachella Valley and beyond. - California Attorney General Rob Bonta for the Dr. William A. Burke Award for Leadership in
Environmental Justice
California Attorney General Rob Bonta will be honored for consistently championing initiatives to
improve air quality and for giving a voice to frontline communities. - Schneider National Inc. and the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) for the John J. and
Ben J. Benoit Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology Award
Schneider National Inc. and the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) will be honored with
this award for their commitment to sustainability and for embracing clean technology in reducing
the company’s environmental footprint. - The University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering – Center for
Environmental Research & Technology for the Leadership in Air Quality Award (1 of 2)
The University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering – Center for Environmental
Research & Technology will be honored with this award for being a leading force in tackling air
quality challenges and for pioneering the development of technologies that protect our
environment.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez for the Leadership in Air Quality Award (2
of 2)
Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez will receive the award for her leadership in
advocating for clean air and environmental justice, prioritizing sustainable solutions, and
empowering communities to address environmental challenges. - Emily Ng for the Youth Leadership in Air Quality Award
Emily Ng will receive this honor for her long-standing dedication to environmental sustainability
through her work with South Coast AQMD, Southern California Association of Governments, as a
volunteer for API Forward Movement’s Clean Air San Gabriel Valley campaign, and as a CivicSpark
AmeriCorps Fellow in the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required to participate. For more
information and to register, please visit: www.aqmd.gov/caa.
