2019 Awards

Outstanding Service:          Dennis Testerman

2018 Awards

Plant Conservation Leadership:          Katherine Rankin
Plant Conservation Leadership:          Haywood Rankin

2017 Awards

Outstanding Service:            Robert Shepherd

2016 Awards

Distinguished Member:          Joan Schneier

2015 Awards

 Plant Conservation Leadership:       Rob Evans
 Honorary Life Member:                   Nancy Stewart
 Distinguished Member of the Year:  Herb Amyx
 Distinguished Member of the Year:  Pat Amyx
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Rob Evans - Plant Conservation Leadership: for his leadership and dedication to plant conservation
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Herb Amyx - Distinguished Member. Our role model for Volunteer Stewards!
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Nancy Stewart - Honorary Life Member. NCPCP Ginseng Coordinator, Information Tech, and FoPC angel
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Pat Amyx - Distinguished Member. Another role model for Volunteer Stewards!

 PLANT CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

Description: The Plant Conservation Leadership Award honors an individual who has has made significant contributions to public awareness and/or behavioral changes in public attitudes related to botanical diversity in North Carolina. This award celebrates the tangible achievements of a person who promotes plant conservation and a sustainable environment in North Carolina.

DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Description: The Distinguished Member of the Year Award honors members who have made exemplary contributions to the Friends of Plant Conservation. 

PLANT CONSERVATION EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Description: Recognizing that the future of plant conservation in North Carolina depends on a well-educated public, the Educator of the Year Award honors elementary, middle and high school teachers, college and university faculty, and other public educators for outstanding contributions to the education of North Carolina citizens.



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Members are welcome to submit nominations.  Use the Contact Us form to receive selection criteria. 
Nominations should be submitted at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting. 

If you are not a member and would like to suggest someone who is deserving, send us and note with the details.  If you would like to join us, check the Become a Member page.