The Conservation Commission instituted a community Conservation awards program in 2011, accepting nominations from the community for consideration in four award catagoies:
Individual Conservationist
Junior Individual Conservationist (under 18)
Non-profit Conservationist
Business Conservationist
The awards are announced at the Earth Day event each year providing community recognition to those doing outstanding work in many conservation areas.
The 2011 Conservationists of the Year Award recipients were:
Individual - Dot and John Fisher-Smith Junior - Sophie Javna Business - Standing Stone Brewing Co Non-Profit - Helman School Students
The 2012 Conservationists of the Year Award recipients were: