The Land Trust is eternally thankful for all of our volunteers who donate their time and energy to land conservation here in Central Oregon! Over the years, we've also wanted to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond in their efforts to conserve and care for the land. These special volunteers are given one of the following Awards: Outstanding Volunteer, Lifetime Achievement Award, and/or the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Outstanding Volunteer Awards

2021-2025 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2024: Rick Dingus, Dick and Kathy Malone
• 2023: Bill Mitchell
• 2022: Ginny Elliott and Pat Green
• 2021: Jay Mather

2016-2020 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2020: Sue and Jim Anderson
• 2018-2019: Pat Green and David Miller
• 2017-2018: Jay Mather, Steve Ponder, and Jan Rising
• 2016-2017:  Joan Amero and Carol Moorehead. Special Lifetime Achievement Award: Paul Edgerton

2011-2015 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2015-2016: Stella Dean, Kris Kristovich, and Daniele McKay
• 2013-2014: Eva Eagle and Ginny Elliott
• 2012-2013: Derek Loeb and Kelly Madden
• 2011-2012: Pat Kearney and Jane Meissner
• 2010-2011: Mary Crow and Sherry Steele. Special Lifetime Achievement Award: Byron Dudley

2006-2010 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2009-2010: Paul Edgerton
• 2008-2009: Bill Mitchell and Carol Wall. Special Lifetime Achievement Awards: Norma Funai and Martin Winch
• 2007-2008: Dave Breuer and Martha Lussenhop
• 2006-2007: Oregon Trout Unlimited, FootZone, Eva Eagle, Carol Macbeth, Larry Weinberg

2001-2005 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2005: Dick Tipton
• 2004: Brent Rhule
• 2003: Becky Johnson
• 2002: Alan Tracy; Special Recognition: Tom Atkins and Byron Dudley
• 2001: Norma Funai, Darcy McNamara

1995-2000 Outstanding Volunteers

• 2000: Karen Allen, Martin Winch
• 1999: Judy Clinton, Gregory McClarren
• 1998: Kathy Baker-Katz, Brian Harrington

 

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