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The 39th Annual Smith Nature Symposium

This year, the Smith Nature Symposium Series, Inspiring Change, lifts up the voices of youth, artists, and scientists who are challenging the status quo and pushing for change where it matters most.
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The Series culminates in the Awards Ceremony on Friday, September 30th honoring Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, our 2022 Environmental Leadership Awardees.  These internationally acclaimed marine biologists and photographers are leading bold campaigns for ocean justice around the world.  Both use their photography and their platforms to inspire action on behalf of our great blue planet.
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Sponsors

A special thank you to all of our generous sponsors!​
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. 

Ambassador

Amy and Rob Heinrich
Adele Simmons
A. Gail and William Sturm

Friend

Thomas Donnelley and Barbara C. Donnelley Family Fund of The Donnelley Foundation
Patricia and John Leonard
Michael M. Levin and Family
Suzanne Malec-McKenna and Joseph Ferguson
Lorra Rudman
Ellen Rudnick and Paul Earle

In-Kind Sponsors

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Special Thanks To

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Emmett Williams

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Host Committee

Amy Heinrich and Disha Narang, Co-Chairs
Barbi and Tom Donnelley
Celeste Flores
Amy and Rob Heinrich
Patricia and John Leonard
Michael M. Levin
Suzanne Malec-McKenna and Joseph Ferguson
Disha and Akhil Narang
Carmen Patlan
Vicky and George A. Ranney, Jr.
Lorra Rudman
Ellen Rudnick and Paul Earle
Adele Simmons
A. Gail and William Sturm
Barbara Waller
​Kimberly Waller

Program Sponsors

The Chicago Community Trust
Gorter Family Foundation
Harold M. and Adeline S. Morrison Family Foundation
Hunter Family Foundation
John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Illinois Humanities
Mid-America Arts Alliance

Oberweiler Foundation

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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 Smith Nature Symposium
    • All Events
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
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