Hayden Panetierre, Matt Damon Among Environmental Media Award Winners – ARTICLE

First Published: October 20, 2013 11:03 AM EDT Credit: Getty Images

BURBANK, Calif. -- Hayden Panettiere attends the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards presented by Toyota and Lexus at Warner Bros. Studios on October 19, 2013 in Burbank, Calif.Caption Hayden Panettiere attends the 23rd Annual Environmental Media Awards presented by Toyota and Lexus at Warner Bros. Studios on October 19, 2013 in Burbank, Calif.TV’s “House of Cards” and the movie “Promised Land” are being recognized for their eco-friendly messages.

The Netflix show and the Focus Features film were honored by the Environmental Media Association Saturday night at its 23rd annual awards presentation. The organization aims to channel the power of celebrity and media to promote sustainable behaviors and ecological awareness.

The HBO documentary “Gasland Part II” and reality show “VICE” also won awards, along with the ABC comedy “Last Man Standing” and Nickelodeon’s “Nick News with Linda Ellerbee.”

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Matt Damon accepted the Ongoing Commitment award and Hayden Panetierre received the Futures award at the private event, held at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif.

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