GOAL Medals Ceremony
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 PM | Midtown Manhattan
INVITATION ONLY | CLIMATE WEEK NYC
Recognizing Sustainability Leadership in Live Entertainment
Join a premier group of sustainability leaders, global thinkers, top athletes, creative artists, and active changemakers.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM | Midtown Manhattan
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. Invitations to the event are non-transferable.
An Exclusive Climate Week Experience
This year, GOAL will showcase the GOAL Awards during one of the world’s most important weeks for climate action, culminating in the GOAL Medals Ceremony, made possible with the support of Deloitte and hosted in the Deloitte HORIZONS space in Midtown Manhattan. The GOAL community will gather alongside Chief Sustainability Officers and global leaders for an evening celebrating leadership across the live event industry.
This complimentary, invitation-only experience is reserved for a select group of sustainability-focused leaders from across sports, entertainment, business, and related industries. Space is limited, and registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register only if you intend to attend, and notify GOAL if your plans change so your seat may be offered to another invited guest.
Reserve Your Seat
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required. This invitation is non-transferable.
Because this is an exclusive event with limited capacity, registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register only if you plan to attend and notify GOAL promptly if your plans later change.
The specific Midtown Manhattan event location will be shared with registered attendees.
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The Evening
GOAL Medals Ceremony
6:00-9:00 PM
Hosted by Sky Sports broadcaster and sustainability leader David Garrido, the evening will include:
A cocktail reception alongside the Deloitte HORIZONS Climate Week audience
The GOAL Green Carpet, showcasing creative interpretations of sustainable fashion
Legacy of Impact Awards recognizing influential leaders, including professional footballers from the NWSL and Premier League
Industry Sustainability Leadership Awards
GOAL Member Awards recognizing leaders in sustainable operations across most major professional sports leagues and many of the world’s leading event venues
Meet the Host
David Garrido
David Garrido is a sports broadcaster with more than 25 years of experience, first with BBC Sport and now with Sky Sports in the UK.
Alongside his presenting duties, David serves as sustainability lead for his channel at Sky, helping ensure that climate and biodiversity stories are reflected in its output. He fronted and executive-produced Football’s Toughest Opponent, a documentary exploring the relationship between the beautiful game and the climate crisis, and has aired four seasons of Playing for the Planet, his vodcast and bespoke feature series charting the sustainability journeys of elite athletes.
David also works in sustainability with organizations including UEFA, FIA, Formula E, The R&A, and SailGP, bringing the conversation into the worlds of technology and innovation.
Legacy of Impact Award
Jasmyne Spencer
A professional soccer veteran who competed across 12 NWSL seasons beginning with the league’s inaugural campaign, Jasmyne Spencer most recently helped Vancouver Rise FC capture the inaugural Northern Super League championship.
Beyond the pitch, Jasmyne is the founder of Jas It Up, a sustainable lifestyle brand created to inspire more eco-conscious and socially aware living. Her work uses the influence of sport, fashion, and education to empower young people and encourage environmental action.
Jasmyne will be recognized with a 2026 Legacy of Impact Award for using her platform to advance sustainability both within sport and beyond it.
The GOAL Green Carpet
Cockatil Attire | Sustainable Style Encouraged
The GOAL Green Carpet will showcase the creativity, individuality, and possibilities of sustainable fashion.
Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion while interpreting sustainable style in their own way. That might mean rewearing a favorite look, shopping your own closet, renting or borrowing an outfit, choosing vintage or thrifted pieces, wearing repaired or upcycled garments, or supporting responsibly produced fashion.
There is no single way to participate. The Green Carpet is an opportunity to celebrate personal style while demonstrating how thoughtful choices can extend the life of clothing and materials.
About the GOAL Medals
The GOAL Medals Program is the live event industry’s only sustainability recognition system built specifically for venues. It recognizes measurable achievements in sustainable operations and establishes a clear, practical standard for what meaningful progress looks like.
Each GOAL Medal represents a verified action taken to reduce environmental impact, strengthen operations, or support community well-being. Together, the Medals recognize the breadth of impact taking place across sports and entertainment, including work that can often go unrecognized by traditional certifications.
Check out past GOAL Medals Ceremonies
Providing platform for leaders from a variety of roles to share their experiences and insight
Recognizing member achievements across GOAL’s 10 sustainable medals categories
An evening celebrating sustainability efforts across the network in unique venues