BOMA San Francisco to Host 2008 Earth Awards

WHAT:
The 2008 Earth Awards, at which the Building Owners and Managers Association
(BOMA) of San Francisco will recognize local businesses for their demonstrated
leadership in developing innovative practices that promote sustainable,
"green" working environments in San Francisco's commercial buildings. The
BOMA Earth Awards is a collaborative event, with co-sponsors including PG&E,
the San Francisco Department of the Environment, and Golden Gate Disposal &
Recycling Company. Submitting companies are judged on their ability to reduce
water and energy consumption; reduce or eliminate use of toxics that affect
indoor air quality; educate commercial tenants in sustainable operating
practices; promote the use of public transportation and bicycling in daily
commuting; and to recycle everything from paper, bottles, cans, cardboard and
food waste to construction debris. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners
selected from several categories of commercial buildings.

WHEN & WHERE:
Monday, April 21 @ noon. The event will be held at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason
Street, San Francisco.

WHY:
BOMA SF and its Environment Committee created the Earth Awards as a means to
encourage the local business community to develop innovative programs to
"reduce, reuse and recycle."

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Barry Giles, CEO and Co-founder of BuildingWise, LLC, and a current member of
the Board of Directors of the U.S. Green Building Council's Northern
California Chapter. Mr. Giles is an authority on incorporating green
practices/standards into commercial and residential projects.

NOTE:
Media attendance is welcome.

CONTACT:Marc Intermaggio of Building Owners and Managers Association of San
Francisco, +1-415-362-8567, mli@boma.com

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- April 17/

SOURCE Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco