27th Annual Leonardo Awards Program

Date: Thursday, June 11

Join us for an inspirational and unforgettable evening!

On the evening of June 11, 2009, we will honor the following stars of the A/E/C community:

2009 LEONARDO AWARD RECIPIENT
Paula Stamp, CPSM
Director of Business Development
PCL Construction Services

Paula Stamp embodies the spirit of the Leonardo Awrd through her achievements as a business development professional, leader, and educator. The successful implementation of Paula's mission has led her firm to realize a 300% increase in revenue over a multi-year period, the creation of a corporate-wide training program for technical/operations personnel focused on client development, and the execution of award-winning marketing communications campaigns. A thoughtful leader with great vision, Paula has repeatedly shown commitment and passion for elevating her profession, while also nurturing others to reach their potential. We applaud Paula for her professional leadership within SMPS and beyond; for her investment in the continuing education of herself and those around her; and her generous acts of philanthropy in the surrounding community.

2009 INDUSTRY HONOR AWARD, PRIVATE SECTOR
Kaiser Permanente
Jodie Lesh, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Planning and New Ventures
Sunil J. Shah, Director of Capital Projects, Program Management
Jodee Becker, NFS Capital Projects Team Manager

Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has grown to be the nation's largest not-for-profit health plan, serving more than 8.6 million members, with headquarters in California. Through its more than 60-year history, Kaiser has frequently wrought innovation to the health care system with recent efforts focused on the connect between environment and health. This focus has given birth to its Green Building Initiative that, coupled with their corporate philanthropic policies, serve as an economic engine with the Los Angeles A/E/C industry and beyond.

2009 INDUSTRY HONOR AWARD, PUBLIC SECTOR
Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)
Larry Eisenberg, Executive Director, Facilities Planning & Development
Marshall Drummond, Chancellor
Kelly Candaele, President, LACCD Board of Trustuees

Thanks to $5.7 billion in bond funding, the LACCD has ended a 35-year hiatus on new construction and begun blazing the trail for building green, living green and developing sustainable power. The District has partnered with environmental organizations to craft a Sustainable Building Program that has established the LACCD as an innovator who is leading by example to change the way public agencies do business while also demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the global environment.

2009 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Finalists in the following categories will be announced:

• Website
• Corporate Identity
• Direct Mail Campaign
• Milestone Recognition
• Advertising
• Media Relations
• Project Pursuit
• Best in Show
  
  Attendees will have an opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Award, which will be presented during the ceremony.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are available by contacting our Sponsorship Director Erica L. Hauck at (213) 223-1426. Thank you to our current sponsors!

TIME
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM Dinner and Ceremony

LOCATION
Private Club
545 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Click here to review dress code requirements.

COST
Members: $125
Non-Members: $150

Registration closes on Thursday, June 4, 2009

REFUND POLICY
Reservations cancelled more than 72 hours prior will be elegible for a full refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made less than 72 but more than 24 hours prior will not be refunded but are elegible for credit toward a future SMPS/LA event. No-shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the event will not be refunded. For questions, please contact the SMPS/LA Office.