2022 Awards
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Plant Conservation Leadership
Andy Walker Esteemed botanist and plant conservation leader; has worked for NC Botanical Garden and US Forest Service |
Plant Conservation Leadership & Honorary Membership
Justin Robinson Natural Heritage Program Special Projects Botanist, social media educator, and Afro-Carolinian cultural warrior |
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Outstanding Service
Johnny Randall Director of Conservation Programs at the North Carolina Botanical Garden who is deeply involved in conserving natural areas and is always found on prescribed burns 
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Plant Conservation Educator of the Year
Stephanie Jeffries An outstanding educator at NCSU who will continue to have a meaningful and lasting impact on students who will pursue careers in plant conservation 
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Plant Conservation Student
Ben Brewer A graduate student in Biology at Appalachian State University, he has worked to update our knowledge about Gray's Lily through demographic and genetic studies |
2021 Awards
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Plant Conservation Leadership
Jeff Marcus |
Distinguished Member
Robert Peet |
2020 Awards
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Outstanding Service:
Marilyn K. Westervelt Treasurer and Harvest Field Steward 
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Outstanding Service & Honorary Life Member:
Katherine K. Schlosser On Board from 2008 - 2020 in many capacities 
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2019 Awards
Outstanding Service:
Dennis Testerman
Suther Prairie Preserve Steward
Dennis Testerman
Suther Prairie Preserve Steward
2018 Awards
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Plant Conservation Leadership
Cecil Frost ___________________________________ Outstanding Service Katherine Rankin Volunteer at Redlair Preserve 
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Outstanding Service
Haywood Rankin Redlair Preserve Steward 
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2017 Awards
Outstanding Service:
Robert Shepherd
Previous Board President
Robert Shepherd
Previous Board President
2016 Awards
Distinguished Member:
Joan Schneier
Joan Schneier
2015 Awards
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Plant Conservation Leadership:
Rob Evans Previous PCP Program Director 
Distinguished Member:
Herb Amyx Durham County Preserve Steward 
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Honorary Life Member:
Nancy Stewart Previous PCP Ginseng Coordinator & Information Tech 
Distinguished Member:
Pat Amyx Durham County Preserve Steward 
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Friends of Plant Conservation Awards
Note: All awards will not necessarily be awarded every year.
Revised by the Board July 27, 2020 – edits 4 Nov 2022, 14 Feb 2023
Note: All awards will not necessarily be awarded every year.
Revised by the Board July 27, 2020 – edits 4 Nov 2022, 14 Feb 2023
PLANT CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Description: The Plant Conservation Leadership Award honors an individual who 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.
Selection criteria: The nominee should be an individual who is responsible for successfully implementing plant conservation and environmental sustainability policies. The award recipient: a) has demonstrated environmental leadership in plant conservation meetings or events; b) has successfully implemented business practices focused on plant conservation; or c) has established and put into practice specific plant conservation policies and the strategies that assure their success.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
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.
Selection criteria: The nominee should be an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Friends of Plant Conservation, either during the previous year or under special circumstances that may not occur again.
Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) a description of how the individual’s actions have contributed to the success of FoPC; b) contributions to FoPC (board, committees, speaking, authoring articles, volunteering, etc.); c) testimonial letters from FoPC members; d) contributions to mentoring new members of FoPC; and e) number of years as an FoPC member.
A nominee must be a member of FoPC.
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.
Selection criteria: The nominees should exhibit exceptional educational content in presentations or teachings and/or research and have a strong record of professional involvement.
Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) an indication of the quality and impact of the nominee’s educational program; b) a sense of the nominee’s student mentoring and student development; c) relevant volunteer roles; d) positions held/academic rank; e) articles and publications; f) professional affiliations; g) number of years as an educator; h) testimonials from students, colleagues, program participants.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
HONORARY MEMBER
Description: For on-going exemplary service to the Friends of Plant Conservation and to the mission of plant conservation.
Criteria: A nominee demonstrates selfless commitment to FoPC in areas including but not limited to education, communication, membership, administrative responsibilities, or service to the board and members.
Only five Honorary Members shall be maintained on the membership roll at a given time. Honorary memberships shall be for the life of the member. If an Honorary Member becomes inactive, the membership chair may contact the member to determine continuing interest. If interest lags, the membership chair may recommend dropping the person from the rolls.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Description: The Outstanding Service Award honors a FoPC member who has made exemplary contributions to the organization.
The Outstanding Service Award honors and celebrates an individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication to Friends of Plant Conservation in areas including education, communication, membership, or community service to support the conservation of native flora in North Carolina.
Criteria: A nominee will demonstrate dedication to FoPC in areas including, but not limited to education, communication, membership or community service. The nominee demonstrates the ability to mentor, develop and impassion new leaders. Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) a description of the service to education, communication, membership and community as it relates to FoPC; b) committee work for the organization; c) contributions in mentoring new leaders within the organization; d) relevant volunteer roles in FoPC; and e) other pertinent information (testimonials, previous honors, professional designations, etc.).
PLANT CONSERVATION STUDENT AWARD
Description: The Plant Conservation Student Award is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has contributed significantly to the conservation of imperiled plants and their habitats in the southeastern United States.
Criteria: Membership in FoPC is not required. A nominee will demonstrate understanding of the principles of ecology and plant conservation, and will have successfully conducted research that promotes the understanding of the ecology and/or conservation needs of imperiled plant taxa in the southeastern United States. Please provide information that documents their participation in plant conservation research and academic achievement. This may include leading public outreach activities and volunteer time towards plant conservation activities.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
Note: All awards will not necessarily be awarded every year.
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.
Description: The Plant Conservation Leadership Award honors an individual who 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.
Selection criteria: The nominee should be an individual who is responsible for successfully implementing plant conservation and environmental sustainability policies. The award recipient: a) has demonstrated environmental leadership in plant conservation meetings or events; b) has successfully implemented business practices focused on plant conservation; or c) has established and put into practice specific plant conservation policies and the strategies that assure their success.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
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.
Selection criteria: The nominee should be an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Friends of Plant Conservation, either during the previous year or under special circumstances that may not occur again.
Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) a description of how the individual’s actions have contributed to the success of FoPC; b) contributions to FoPC (board, committees, speaking, authoring articles, volunteering, etc.); c) testimonial letters from FoPC members; d) contributions to mentoring new members of FoPC; and e) number of years as an FoPC member.
A nominee must be a member of FoPC.
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.
Selection criteria: The nominees should exhibit exceptional educational content in presentations or teachings and/or research and have a strong record of professional involvement.
Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) an indication of the quality and impact of the nominee’s educational program; b) a sense of the nominee’s student mentoring and student development; c) relevant volunteer roles; d) positions held/academic rank; e) articles and publications; f) professional affiliations; g) number of years as an educator; h) testimonials from students, colleagues, program participants.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
HONORARY MEMBER
Description: For on-going exemplary service to the Friends of Plant Conservation and to the mission of plant conservation.
Criteria: A nominee demonstrates selfless commitment to FoPC in areas including but not limited to education, communication, membership, administrative responsibilities, or service to the board and members.
Only five Honorary Members shall be maintained on the membership roll at a given time. Honorary memberships shall be for the life of the member. If an Honorary Member becomes inactive, the membership chair may contact the member to determine continuing interest. If interest lags, the membership chair may recommend dropping the person from the rolls.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Description: The Outstanding Service Award honors a FoPC member who has made exemplary contributions to the organization.
The Outstanding Service Award honors and celebrates an individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication to Friends of Plant Conservation in areas including education, communication, membership, or community service to support the conservation of native flora in North Carolina.
Criteria: A nominee will demonstrate dedication to FoPC in areas including, but not limited to education, communication, membership or community service. The nominee demonstrates the ability to mentor, develop and impassion new leaders. Please provide information that strengthens the nomination including: a) a description of the service to education, communication, membership and community as it relates to FoPC; b) committee work for the organization; c) contributions in mentoring new leaders within the organization; d) relevant volunteer roles in FoPC; and e) other pertinent information (testimonials, previous honors, professional designations, etc.).
PLANT CONSERVATION STUDENT AWARD
Description: The Plant Conservation Student Award is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has contributed significantly to the conservation of imperiled plants and their habitats in the southeastern United States.
Criteria: Membership in FoPC is not required. A nominee will demonstrate understanding of the principles of ecology and plant conservation, and will have successfully conducted research that promotes the understanding of the ecology and/or conservation needs of imperiled plant taxa in the southeastern United States. Please provide information that documents their participation in plant conservation research and academic achievement. This may include leading public outreach activities and volunteer time towards plant conservation activities.
Membership in FoPC is not required.
Note: All awards will not necessarily be awarded every year.
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.
