Environmental Award Dinner

The Environmental Law Institute’s 2026 Environmental Award Dinner will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in honor of
Julie Packard

Julie Packard is an internationally recognized leader in ocean conservation and a leading voice for science-based policy reform.

Julie helped create the Monterey Bay Aquarium and served as its executive director for more than 40 years since its opening in 1984. She also chairs the board of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, a world leader in deep-ocean science and technology, and is a trustee of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

Julie’s visionary leadership has transformed ocean conservation, inspired generations of scientists and advocates, and helped shape a more sustainable future for our planet. 

ELI is honored to celebrate Julie’s extraordinary legacy and lasting contributions to environmental and ocean conservation. 

For more information on Julie’s work and leadership, please visit: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about-us/about-the-aquarium/our-leadership/julie-packard.

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For decades, ELI’s Environmental Award Dinner has been an opportunity for environmental professionals from around the world to forge new bonds of cooperation while supporting the agenda-setting research, education, and training programs of the Institute that makes law work for people, places, and the planet. We could not accomplish our mission without the support and involvement of our outstanding sponsors.

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