Public Recognition &
Environmental Advocacy
Environmental Awards
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2013 Environmental Quality Award for Lifetime Achievement in Public Service
Presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -
2011 National Energy Leadership Award
Presented by the National Biodiesel Board for effective leadership on clean energy issues -
2010 Distinguished Lifetime Service Award
Presented by the NYC Brownfield Partnership -
2007 WE ACT for Environmental Justice Award
Presented by West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. (WE ACT) -
2006 Hero of the Harbor Award
Presented by The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, a coalition of over 300 civic organizations, progressive companies, utilities, union locals and public agencies
James F. Gennaro Environmental Work Featured in Major Documentaries
- Gasland (2010), Documentary about High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing (“Fracking”) Nominated for 2011 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Winner of Special Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival
- FUEL (2008), (Documentary about biofuels) Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival 5