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Dear Mayor Drew Combs and Councilmembers,
As the Executive Director of Greenbelt Alliance
,
an organization that has been fighting for decades for a more sustainable
and resilient Bay Area, I’m excited to announce that the nominations for
our sixth annual Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards
are open!
I invite you to nominate staff from the City of Menlo Park or another
public agency in your jurisdiction that has been instrumental in building
climate resilience in the region. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE
Why is this important? As environmental and climate protections continue to
be rolled back at the national level,
local leaders are our most important line of defense. Hidden Heroes of the
Greenbelt is our annual celebration honoring the extraordinary local
government staff whose work on land use, housing, and climate resilience is
protecting our region and inspiring change beyond it.
Now in its sixth year, this award reminds us that even amid national
uncertainty, progress is being made at the local level—by people whose
dedication offers a model worth replicating. These individuals navigate
complex bureaucracies, forge critical partnerships, and implement
forward-thinking policies that protect our communities and landscapes.
Nominating is simple: Nominees should be San Francisco Bay Area local
government staff (city/county/agency), non-elected, working at the
intersection of land use and climate change within the following categories:
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Nature-based Adaptation: working on policies and projects that lead with
nature to build climate resilience.
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Planning for Resilience: planning and community engagement that
implements equitable, climate resilience strategies.
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Abundant Smart Housing: building more homes in the Bay Area, close to
jobs and transit and away from fire hazards, that are affordable for all,
is one of the most impactful actions we can take to reduce climate impacts.
Nominations should be submitted via the Google Form by May 3, 2026.
Three winners will be honored and featured at our annual benefit, Hidden
Heroes of the Greenbelt, at the end of summer in Oakland.
Hidden Heroes is a festive day when residents, nonprofits, government, and
businesses come together and celebrate our collective commitment to this
work. Learn more about our previous Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt awardees
.
Thank you for helping us uplift inspiring leaders from your region. Feel
free to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
*Amanda Brown-Stevens *
Executive Director
*Greenbelt Alliance*
827 Broadway Ste 310 | Oakland, CA 94607
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