“I have known Gary Polakovic for over 10 years, as a highly respected environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times as well as a board member for the Coalition for Clean Air and the State Parks Foundation. His in-depth knowledge of the most critical environmental issues facing our state would be very helpful to (advancing) a policy agenda.” - California Sen. Fran Pavley
MEDIA
Make Over Earth Inc. principal Gary Polakovic regularly appears as an environmental commentator for leading news organizations. That’s credential, thought leadership and access that benefits clients seeking to convey their message. Recent media appearances include:- Environmental sea change or business as usual?
CNN - Can green jobs save the economy?
NPR “On Point” with Tom Ashbrook - California’s climate change law is indispensable
Sacramento Bee - The great oil spill in the sky
Los Angeles Times - Clean air in Los Angeles? Get out!
NPR “Living on Earth” - Developing climate leaders in land-use development
Ventura County Star
AWARDS
Make Over Earth Inc. is a culture of excellence, so clients can expect brilliance and results. Here are some of the skins on the wall:- Pulitzer Prize
- American Institute for Biological Sciences Media Award
- Public Relations Society of America PRism Award
- California Newspapers Publishers Association Public Service Award
- Society of Professional Journalists General Excellence Award
- American Council of Engineering Companies Media Award
- American Lung Association Media Award
- Coalition for Clean Air Media Award
ENDORSEMENTS
Major organizations recruit Make Over Earth Inc. for its impeccable credibility, eminent sense of fairness, and environmental expertise. Read what top environmental and energy leaders have to say about the firm:- Jack Broadbent, executive officer
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Broadbent - Peter Douglas, executive director
California Coastal Commission
Douglas - Arthur Winer, distinguished professor of Environmental Health Sciences
UCLA Institute of the Environment
Winer - Michael Hertel, director – corporate environmental policy
Southern California Edison
Hertel - Wayne Nastri, former regional administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Nastri - Make Over Earth References 2011
AFFILIATIONS
Make Over Earth Inc. principal Gary Polakovic has a proven track record of leadership for influential media and environmental non-profit organizations, including:- California State Parks Foundation Board of Advisory Trustees
www.CalParks.org
Pod Cast - Coalition for Clean Air Board of Directors
www.CoalitionForCleanAir.org - Society of Environmental Journalists Board of Directors
www.SEJ.org