Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Upper Delaware Council Announces Honorees For 36th Annual River Valley Awards, Including 4 From Pennsylvania

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Upper Delaware Council has announced the honorees for the Annual River Valley Awards who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley.

The honorees will be part of an Awards Ceremony on September 22 at the Central House Family Resort in Beach Lake, Wayne County, PA.

The Pennsylvania honorees include--

-- Recreation Achievement Award: Paddle for Pride by the TriVersity Pride Center of Milford, PA, for organizing a first annual Upper Delaware River raft trip from Staircase Rapids Access, NY to Matamoras, PA on July 27 with inclusive and advance educational programming by the National Park Service for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.

-- Special Recognition Award: Beverly Sterner of Milanville, PA for creating and moderating the Upper Delaware Community Network since 1999 as a valued online resource to share news, events, and recommendations.

-- Special Recognition Award: Lisa Glover of Honesdale, PA for researching, making, and donating to the Upper Delaware Council a “Big Eddy Narrows” map poster displaying the Delaware River’s deepest and narrowest point.

-- Oaken Gavel Award: Aaron Robinson, Shohola Township representative, for his 2023 UDC leadership as the organization’s chairperson.

Click Here for the entire list of winners and the complete announcement.

Click Here to make reservations for the Awards Ceremony.  Questions should be directed to Stephanie Driscoll by calling (845) 252-3022 or email: stephanie@upperdelawarecouncil.org

To learn more about programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Upper Delaware Council website.

[Posted: September 3, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

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