MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 20, 2025
Contact:
Sean Michael Wilson
sean@elevatebysmw.com | (202) 740-5565
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition Hosts 2025 Clean Energy & Transportation Annual Conference, Expo & Awards Luncheon
GWRCCC Leads the Way as Federal Environmental Funding Faces Rollbacks
Greenbelt, MD — As the federal government reduces funding for environmental and clean energy initiatives, the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) continues to lead efforts to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, GWRCCC will host its Clean Energy & Transportation Annual Conference, Expo & Awards Luncheon at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. The event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and community advocates to share solutions and innovations in clean transportation, sustainable energy, and workforce development.
The day concludes with the Annual Awards Luncheon, honoring individuals, organizations, and agencies whose leadership is advancing environmental progress across the region.
2025 GWRCCC Honorees
- Automotive Dealership of the Year: Colonial | Don Combs
- DC Visionary Award: Jeff King, MWCOG
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award: WACIF, Shannan Herbert
- Energy Efficiency & Innovation Award: EarthDay.org, Evan Raskin
- GWRCCC Member of the Year: Jim Dankowski, EATON
- GWRCCC Partner of the Year: DPW | William Griffiths
- Job Creation & Workforce Development Award: VetWorks | Adobolia Buford
- MD Visionary Award: Erica Bannerman, Prince George’s Dept. of Environment
- Media Award: WUSA Channel 9 | Topper Shutt
- Private Fleet of the Year: Gloria Baldwin | Capitol Logistics MD
- Public Fleet of the Year: DPW | William Griffiths
- Trailblazer Award – Biodiesel: Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc.
- Trailblazer Award – E-85: Renewable Fuels Association | Ed Hubbard
- Trailblazer Award – Electric Vehicle Charging: Town of Forest Heights | Mayor Troy Barrington Lilly
- Trailblazer Award – Hydrogen: Emanuel Wagner | American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- Trailblazer Award – Natural Gas: Anne Steckel | Ardent Strategic Consulting
- Trailblazer Award – Propane: Prince William County Public Schools
- Transit Fleet of the Year: Prince George’s County | Efon Epanty
- VA Visionary Award: Matthew Wade | VA Clean Cities Coalition
Board Chair & Executive Director Awards:
- Clean Fuels Alliance | Paul Winters
- PEPCO | William Ellis
- Old Glory DC Rugby Team
“These honorees represent the leadership and innovation driving clean transportation and sustainability forward across our region,” said Antoine M. Thompson, CEO & Executive Director of GWRCCC. “As federal support declines, local partnerships like these are powering the future.”
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: 2025 Clean Energy & Transportation Annual Conference, Expo & Awards Luncheon WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20770
About GWRCCC:
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition promotes clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. The coalition works to reduce petroleum use, improve air quality, and strengthen the regional economy through collaboration and innovation.
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