by Julie Lata

Nov 21, 2018

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. Today and every day we are thankful for the countless innovators around the world who are changing people’s lives by using technology to solve some of humanity’s toughest challenges.  

This month we joined leaders in business, community and government at the Montgomery Theatre in San Jose for the annual Tech for Global Good event celebrating five innovators who are using technology to benefit the environment and battle the threat of climate change. We also honored Paul Hawken as this year’s recipient of the 2018 James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, presented by Applied Materials. 

Named after Applied’s chairman emeritus, the award was inspired by Jim Morgan’s belief that technology can be a tool to help us reach our fullest potential and turn ideas into solutions for a better world. Paul Hawken is a visionary and environmental leader whose work reverberates around the globe. He has dedicated his life to seeking justice and inspiring others to positive action, most recently through the publication of his recent book, Drawdown—The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, and subsequent creation of Project Drawdown, an organization promoting 100 solutions to reverse climate change.