Awards and Accolades

2016

• RichmondBUILD recognized at UC Berkeley's 7th annual Chancellor's Community Leaders Breakfast. See links to view media coverage.

• Gavin Newsom attends RichmondBUILD graduation ceremony for cohort 15.  See links to view media coverage.

2010

• The California Energy Commission highlights RichmondBUILD for its work and results in the field of green jobs.
• EPA cites RichmondBUILD as success story.
• RichmondBUILD and YouthBUILD students participate in the press conference held by  Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman George Miller to highlight Contra Costa College's Hybrid Vehicle Training Program.
• Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, II, Democrat from Missouri, visited RichmondBUILD to glean innovative strategies to support his Green Impact Zone initiative for Kansas City, MO.
• RichmondBUILD Selected As a Best Practice - The Ella Baker Center selected RichmondBUILD as a case study for green-collar jobs.

2009

• semi-finalist for the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government award
• Conservation Champion Award by Senator Barbara Boxer

2008

• RichmondBUILD Program Receives 2008 FBI’s Director’s Community Leadership Award