Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Award
April 17, 2025
MCE Board Meeting
Purpose
• Established in 2011 to recognize
changemakers for their outstanding
dedication to environmental leadership and to
commemorate the legacy of MCE’s founding
Chairman, Charles F. McGlashan.
Past Winners
• 2023: Chris Benz (Napa Climate Now), Karen
Madden (Marin School of Environmental
Leadership), Eden Housing
• 2022: Matt Belasco (Pittsburg Unified School
District), Sara Bellafronte (City of Pittsburg),
Napa Green
• 2021: Sustainable Contra Costa
Overview
2 2024 Nominees
2023 Award Winners, Representatives from Eden Housing
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
Partnered with MCE to advance the Small Business
Energy Advantage (SBEA) program, reducing energy
costs and easing financial pressures for local businesses.
RCF Connects
Collaborated with staff to develop MCE’s Richmond
Virtual Power Plant Pilot, transforming blighted homes
into modern housing for first-time, lower-income
homebuyers.
Andrew Bradley, City of St. Helena
Led a successful co-branding initiative with MCE to
boost visibility in St. Helena, resulting in a dedicated page on the City’s website.
*The nominees were confirmed at the MCE Executive Committee Meeting in March 2025 for consideration by the Board of Directors.
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Recommendation
4 2023 Award Winner, Karen Madden, Marin School of
Environmental Leadership
Award the 2024 Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy
Award to the Concord Chamber of Commerce,
RCF Connects, and Andrew Bradley, as
recommended by the MCE Executive Committee
at the March 2025 meeting.
Thank you!
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