Thank you to everyone who came out on July  10, 2025, to help us celebrate at the Southface Institute Office — your presence made the evening truly shine.

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We were honored to present the 2025 Impact Award to Kristofor (Kris) Anderson, director of Energy Resources at the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA), recognizing his unwavering commitment to managing critical and impactful programs that conserve and improve Georgia’s energy, land, and water resources, ultimately improving the quality of life for Georgians.

Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Sunshine Alchemy’s food truck.

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Our Electric Car Avenue featured members of the EV Club of the South, in partnership with Clean Cities Georgia, sharing insights about driving electric around the state and beyond.

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And yes—the bees were back on campus! Attendees had the chance to meet our local beekeeper from Alvéole and learn all about how female bees run the hive, right in Southface’s gardens.

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We couldn’t have done it without you—our community of supporters, volunteers, partners, and staff made it all possible. As we look ahead, your engagement continues to drive real impact.

If you’d like to relive the evening through a collection of photos from the event, use this link from our partner Vertical River, then enter your email address, and you’re ready to view them!

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Thank you again for celebrating sustainability with us. Here’s to brighter, greener days ahead!

If you would like to explore how to get involved in future events like the Sustainability in Action Round Table (SART), Winter Solstice, or the Visionary Awards, check out our events page, or contact us if you’re interested in learning more and getting engaged: Contact Us

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