2020 Awards
Outstanding Service:
Marilyn K. Westervelt Treasurer and Harvest Field Steward |
Outstanding Service & Honorary Life Member:
Katherine K. Schlosser On Board from 2008 - 2020 in many capacities |
2019 Awards
Outstanding Service:
Dennis Testerman
Suther Prairie Preserve Steward
Dennis Testerman
Suther Prairie Preserve Steward
2018 Awards
2017 Awards
Outstanding Service:
Robert Shepherd
Previous Board President
Robert Shepherd
Previous Board President
2016 Awards
Distinguished Member:
Joan Schneier
Joan Schneier
2015 Awards
PLANT CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
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
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
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.
Members are welcome to submit nominations. Use the Contact Us form to submit any nominations, be sure to include why you feel they are deserving of the award. 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 a note with the details. If you would like to join us, check the Become a Member page.
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
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
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.
Members are welcome to submit nominations. Use the Contact Us form to submit any nominations, be sure to include why you feel they are deserving of the award. 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 a note with the details. If you would like to join us, check the Become a Member page.