Green Newton's 2025 Environmental Leadership Celebration!

October 4, 2025 @ 6:30PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

American Legion Nonantum Post 440: 295 California Street Plenty of Parking Right at the Venue! Newton, MA 02458 Get Directions

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Thank you for helping us celebrate our environmental community and our outstanding Louise Bruyn Leadership Awardees!

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 4 | 6:30–9:00pm
American Legion Nonantum Post 440
295 California Street, Newton, MA

✨ WHY ATTEND?
Join us to celebrate our incredible environmental community and show your appreciation to our fantastic award recipients as you connect with eco-minded neighbors and local leaders at this festive event! You'll enjoy the:

Lively company and reception with open bar
Delicious, sustainable dinner
2025 Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards presentation to honorees:⚡️ Andreae Downs, City Councilor (retiring in 2025)⚡️ Ruthanne Fuller, Mayor (retiring in 2025)⚡️ Peter Smith, Co-founder and board member of Green Newton
Plenty of parking right at the venue!

Your support of this event powers Green Newton’s urgent work to protect the environment and fight climate change from the local level.

🌿 Presenting the 2025 Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards to:

⚡️Andreae Downs • Newton City Councilor (retiring in 2025)|
Presented by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary

⚡️Ruthanne Fuller • Newton Mayor (retiring in 2025)
Presented by MA State Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem

⚡️Peter Smith • Green Newton Co-founder & Board Member
Presented by education & environmental health advocate Ellie Goldberg

🌿 Master of Ceremonies
⚡️Brooke Lipsett • Green Newton Co-founder, Former President, Newton Board of Aldermen/ City Council

⚡️ COCKTAIL RECEPTION & DINNER: 6:30pm-7:20pm⚡️
• Open bar and hors d'oeuvres.
Be sure to try our signature Cocktail and Mocktail!
• Enjoy a delicious, sustainable dinner • good company • raffles, and more!

⚡️ PROGRAM: 7:20pm-9:00pm ⚡️

Join the Host Committee to Celebrate this Year's Honorees!
With a donation of $250 or more, you can be part of the Host Committee for Green Newton’s 2025 Environmental Leadership Celebration. Host Committee members receive event tickets and will be recognized on the event program and website. Your support will honor this year’s outstanding environmental leaders and power Green Newton’s work toward a more sustainable future.

To Purchase Tickets by Check, or Donate by Check:
Please make check out to "Green Newton" - (if purchasing tickets, include name(s) for name badges) and mail to:

Green Newton Celebration
P.O. Box 590242
Newton, MA 02459

Can't Attend?
We'll miss you! Please consider making a generous donation to support our important work. Use the "Donate" button, above, or go to GreenNewton.org/Celebrate.

THANK YOU! We are very grateful for your support.
Green Newton's Event Committee & Board

Green Newton is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Donations above each $75 ticket value are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Donor Advised Funds: Per IRS Regulation, gifts made through a donor advised fund or other family foundation, cannot cover the $75 ticket value, or other tangible event benefits.