December 14th, 2021
Mark your calendar for ForeverGreen, Upstate Forever’s annual awards luncheon that celebrates individuals and organizations for significant contributions in fields related to conservation and sustainable growth:
Monday, February 14, 2022
Registration: 11:00 am
Awards & Luncheon: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Embassy Suites, 670 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville
THE MARJORIE E. SCHMIDT STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Mable Owens Clarke, for her tireless and quiet dedication to secure the preservation of the historic Soapstone Church in Pickens County
THE TOMMY WYCHE LAND CONSERVATION CHAMPION
Hoyt Grant, for his dedication to conservation and the protection of the iconic Grant Meadow and Table Rock viewshed
PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR
Interpretive Ranger Tim Lee, for his decades of service and wildlife education at the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area
CLEAN WATER CHAMPION
Tyger River Foundation, for their ongoing work to protect and provide access to water in Spartanburg County
In addition to celebrating the 2022 award recipients, the luncheon will feature a special recognition of the 2021 award recipients.
Upstate Forever will continue to monitor local Covid-19 data and may adjust plans for the event as necessary. We will encourage guests to follow CDC guidelines to protect yourself and others.
For more information about this event or sponsorship, please contact Murray Dorn at murray@smoakpr.com.