Annual Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner
Our 27th Annual Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Mark you calendar!
The event includes Reception, Silent Auction, and Raffles. Fundraising proceeds benefit the Portage Park District Foundation's mission to support Portage Park District in its effort to conserve Portage County’s natural heritage.
2024 Awardees:
Lifetime Achievement: Virginia Shaw
Environmental Activism: Sandra Engle
Environmental Education: Herbert "Guy" Gillespie
Environmental Stewardship: Russ Flesher
Green Business: McKay Bricker Framing and Black Squirrel Gifts
Green Business: North Water Brewing
Green Building Development: Wright Family Farms
Kent Environmental Council Edith Chase Award for Conservation: Jeff St. Clair
Volunteer of Distinction: Fred Skok (posthumously)
Volunteer of Distinction: Brad Bolton
Honor Roll for Land Conservation: Ron Echelberry
View a list of past award winners HERE.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors:
Black Walnut ($1,000-2,499)
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White Oak ($500-999)
Christopher Mallin, Attorney |
American Beech ($250-499)
Print and Sign Express |
Eastern White Pine ($100-249)
- Allan Orashan
- City Bank Antiques
- Colonial Machine
- Friends of the Crooked River
- OPN Seed
- Portage Trail Walkers
- Shari's Berries & Garden LLC