![]() Additional videos throughout the evening included surprise celebrity shout-outs saluting the honorees and the Foundation including Fran Drescher, Al Roker, Rosario Dawson, Robert Picardo and Sophia Bush. The spirit of Captain Planet was reflected in the opening video played during the Gala, which provided much nostalgia to the critically-acclaimed animated series “ Captain Planet and the Planeteers,” and showcased the tireless efforts of the Foundation to transform the lives of young people around the world since its inception. In addition to the in-person event, there was a virtual presentation of the Gala that viewers participated in from around the globe. Captain Planet’s slogan is ‘The Power is Yours’, but the one that I like the most is ‘By Your Powers Combined’ because of the climate crisis. “I was privy to see all of this come together over the years and watch the Captain Planet animated series educate so many kids around the world. “This is such a great honor,” said Jane Fonda. The event also featured exciting live and silent auctions, dancing to the sounds of DJ Princess Cut, and a Q&A presentation led by Christi Paul with each of the honorees. Many attendees had unique takes on their “black tie” attire, with some donning the famous “Bill Nye” tie. ![]() Attendees represented across philanthropy, business, and celebrity with notable guests Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, actor Grant Show (“Dynasty,” “Melrose Place”) and wife Katherine LaNasa (“Truth Be Told”), “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan” actors Dylan Gilmer and Hero Hunter, Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, and Former Falcons Player Ovie Mughelli. More than 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate each of the honorees and Captain Planet Foundation’s 30 years of impact around the globe. The Gala was also hosted by Christi Paul, Weekend Morning Anchor at “CNN New Day” and HLN’s “The Daily Share,” and Hannah Testa, a sustainability advocate, author, international speaker, founder of Hannah4Change, CNN’s ‘Teen Earth Day Hero’ honoree, and one of People Magazine's ‘10 Girls Changing the World’. Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Jane Fonda received the Exemplar award, Bill Nye, the creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning television series “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” was honored with the Superhero for the Earth Award, and Jerome Foster II, the youngest White House Advisor in history, accepted the Young Hero for the Earth Award. The event recognized the environmental stewardship of the 2022 honorees Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II and raised more than $750,000 to support the Foundation’s educational programming and grant-making initiatives.Ĭaptain Planet Foundation highlighted the extraordinary sustainability efforts of each of the three honorees during the program. (John Amis/AP Images for the Captain Planet Foundation)ĭownload photos HERE (John Amis/AP Images for the Captain Planet Foundation)ĪTLANTA, Ma(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Captain Planet Foundation, a global non-profit working to empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet, celebrated 30 years of impact at their annual Gala on Saturday, March 19 at Flourish Atlanta. This year’s gala hosted by CNN’s Christi Paul and sustainability advocate Hannah Testa is honoring Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II for their contributions to help save the environment through activism and education, and raise funds for the non-profit organization to support its mission to help young people be change-makers for the planet. ![]() “I want people to understand and appreciate that nature is the foundation of our society, to place a personal value on conserving it and to demonstrate their support for conservation by exploring the beautiful state of Georgia and then volunteering with and giving to organizations like The Nature Conservancy that help protect it.Bill Nye, left, Jerome Foster ll, and Christi Paul, right, along with Jane Fonda who is attending virtually, during the Captain Planet Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Mar. Today, as executive director, one of Deron’s top priorities is to show the citizens of Georgia how conservation contributes to the quality of their lives. ![]() Executive Director, The Nature Conservancyĭeron Davis is a conservation professional who has been with TNC-Georgia since 2010.ĭeron, a Georgia native with a business degree from The University of Georgia, has committed his career to conservation beginning with an internship at the Georgia Conservancy, then as executive director of the Dunwoody Nature Center, and as an environmental outreach coordinator for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.ĭeron joined The Nature Conservancy in Georgia as the director of conservation where he guided strategies to restore forests near Columbus, establish new recreation areas along the Altamaha River, improve water quality in North Georgia and significantly reduce agricultural water use in southwest Georgia.
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