🌿 The Environmental Media Association Awards Rocked Hollywood
Hollywood went green—and it rocked.
The Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards delivered a high-voltage celebration. One of sustainability, star power, and also impact. Held in Los Angeles, this event proved once again that entertainment and eco-advocacy can share the spotlight.
A Red Carpet with a Green Mission
For the EMA Awards were more than glitz and glamour. They were a call to action, thereby wrapped in red carpet elegance.
Actors, musicians, producers, and environmental leaders all came together for one purpose—to honor the content and people changing the conversation on climate and conservation.
From electric vehicles pulling up to organic menu options inside the venue, every detail was thoughtful. Sustainability wasn’t just a message—it was the method.
The Night’s Biggest Wins
This year’s awards recognized the television shows, films, and individuals promoting environmental awareness in powerful ways.
Some of the top honors went to:
- TV shows that embedded sustainability into their storylines
- Documentaries that pushed the climate conversation forward
- Corporations making real shifts toward cleaner production
- Celebrities using their platforms to amplify eco-conscious living
The winners proved that entertainment doesn’t have to be wasteful—it can lead the charge toward a better world.
Celebrities Who Walk the Talk
The event was filled with familiar faces—and they weren’t just there for photos. Many of them are committed advocates for green living.
Guests included:
- Ed Begley Jr., one of the most consistent voices in environmental Hollywood
- Amy Smart, actress and long-time EMA supporter
- Emmanuelle Chriqui, who champions ocean health and zero waste
- And many others who believe their voice can lead to real change
They spoke about clean energy, electric vehicles, sustainable agriculture, and reducing waste both on and off screen.
A Green Carpet, Not Just a Trend
One of the standout moments of the night? The event’s eco-friendly production.
Everything—from lighting to signage—was done sustainably:
- Solar-powered lighting for parts of the venue
- Composting stations and water refill stations to reduce waste
- Organic, locally sourced food from green-certified caterers
- Eco-friendly décor made from recycled or renewable materials
Even the floral displays were certified sustainable and grown without harmful pesticides.
It wasn’t performative. It was intentional environmental storytelling through every element.
The EMA’s Bigger Mission
The Environmental Media Association isn’t just about awards. They work year-round to drive sustainability into pop culture.
Their campaigns focus on:
- Greening film and television sets
- Encouraging celebrities to use their platforms for eco-advocacy
- Partnering with brands to make clean living more accessible
- Supporting youth education through school garden programs and green curriculum
The EMA is changing how Hollywood talks about climate—and it’s working.
What It All Means
These awards matter because culture leads behavior. When our favorite shows and stars model green choices, people pay attention.
We live in a media-driven world. By putting sustainability on screen and at center stage, the EMA helps drive real change in how we shop, vote, eat, and live.
The takeaway from the night? You don’t need to be a celebrity to go green. Start with small steps. Support content that reflects your values. Choose products and brands that put the planet first.
Final Thoughts
The EMA Awards were more than a celebration—they were a reminder.
A reminder that climate solutions can be cool, creative, and collaborative.
And a reminder that we’re all part of the story.
Because when Hollywood goes green, the world watches—and hopefully follows.
One of the more enjoyable parts of the night was when a great singer, Kenny Loggins sang. The whole crowd (well mostly Table 63 and 60) sang along. Table 63, you know who you were!!
Who I Met!
Finally, I will also be adding more to this post over time so please check the celebrity names. However, to give you an idea of who I met and who was there:
- Jeff Skoll (Philanthropist/Entrepreneur)
- Ted Turner (Media Mogul)
- Ed Begley Jr (Planet Green Star and Green revolutionary)
- Frances Fisher (Titanic)
- James Cameron (director, Avatar) and Suzy Amis Cameron (they were AWESOME!)
- Joanna Garcia (Gossip Girl)
- Katrina Bowden (TV’s 30 Rock)
- Mark-Paul Gosselaar (TV’s Raising the Bar)
- Michaela Conlin (TV’s Bones)
- Olivia Munn (TV’s The Daily Show) – She was the co-host, and I met her later. She is the nicest, most diplomatic, and generous person I’ve met in a while!
- and more!
The winners for 2010 Environmental Media Awards are:
Feature Film
Avatar (20th Century Fox)
James Cameron – Director / Writer / Producer / Editor
Jon Landau – Producer
Mauro Fiore – Cinematographer
James Horner – Composer
Documentary
Gasland (HBO)
Josh Fox – Director / Writer / Producer
Trish Adlesic – Producer
Molly Gandour – Producer
Matthew Sanchez – Editor
Television Episodic Drama
Bones (FOX)
Hart Hanson – Creator
Dean Lopata – Writer
Television Episodic Comedy
30 Rock (NBC)
Tina Fey – Creator / Writer
Reality Program
Living with Ed (Planet Green)
Ed Begley Jr. – Protagonist
Bud W. Brutsman – Executive Producer
Joseph Brutsman – Executive Producer
Children’s Live Action
Lights, Camera, Take Action! Backstage with Disney’s Friends for Change (Disney Channel)
F. Michael Blum – Director/Executive Producer
Tracy Pion – Director
Lisa Poncino – Producer
Karen Inwood Somers – Producer
Anghel Decca- Cinematographer
Miriam Seger – Production Designer
Children’s Animated
Handy Manny (Disney Channel) – I met the producer.. Nice guy!!
Roger Bollen – Creator/Executive Producer
Marilyn Sadler – Creator
Rick Gitelson – Executive Producer
