Each year the Seaside Institute awards the Seaside Prize to individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the quality and character of our communities.
The Governors, Directors, Fellows, and Staff of The Seaside Institute are proud to announce
James Howard Kunstler
as the 2009 Seaside Prize Recipient
Join us January 30 - 31, 2009 in Seaside
for a weekend celebration honoring our 2009 Seaside Prize Recipient.
The weekend begins with a private cocktail reception on Friday evening hosted by Ed and Cathy Toole of Dallas, TX. Their new home designed by Dallas based architect Larry E. Boerder showcases the latest innovative coastal design in our community. The reception will immediately be followed by presentations from our 2009 Escape to Create artists.
Saturday morning we will host a panel discussion with leading experts Robert Davis, Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Jim Kunstler and Steve Nygren to discuss the impact of the economic crisis on New Urbanism and Smart Growth. At 4pm, we will honor Mr. Kunstler’s work in a ceremony followed by dinner at Bud n’ Alley’s with renowned chef and 2007 James Beard Award winner, Chef Scott Peacock, of Atlanta, Georgia.
2009 SEASIDE PRIZE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, January 30th
5:30 pm– 7:00 pm
Cocktail Party
Hosted by Ed & Cathy Toole
Saturday, January 31st
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Impact of the Economic Crisis on New Urbanism and Smart Growth
A Forum and Panel featuring:
Robert Davis, Andres Duany, Jim Kunstler, Steve Nygren, and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Seaside Lyceum Meeting Room
42 Smolian Circle
7:00 pm –
Cocktails & Dinner at Bud & Alley’s Restaurant
with Scott Peacock, chef-owner of Watershed Restaurant in Atlanta
RESERVATIONS
We apologize for any inconvenience, however the Seaside Prize Weekend has now sold out. The 10am Forum and 4pm Prize Ceremony remain free and open to the public, with priority seating for ticketed patrons.
Seaside Prize Weekend Tickets: $250*
*Price includes all events on Friday and Saturday
RSVP by purchasing your tickets online today!
Call 850.231.2421 for more information. 
