Meet this year's ForeverGreen award recipients

Celebrate conservation leaders with us

Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon celebrates individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in fields related to conservation and sustainable growth. We hope you'll join us this year!

ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Registration: 11:00 am
Luncheon & Awards: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The Annex at Judson Mill
701 Easley Bridge Road, Suite 4120
Greenville, SC 29611

Early bird tickets are available at a discounted rate of $45 each through Sunday, March 24, 2026! After that, tickets will be available at the standard rate of $60.

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Announcing the 2026 Honorees

This year, we're excited to celebrate several passionate individuals whose passion and determination have made an indelible impact on the region's natural resources.

Tommy Wyche Land Conservation Champion: Margaret and Bryant Harrison, for their leadership in farmland conservation, community service, and advancing equity for farmers in Greenville County and beyond

Clean Water Champion Award: Brian Stoddard, for his decades of service and steadfast commitment to clean water and land protection in the Savannah River Basin

Land Planning and Policy Champion Award: Martial Robichaud, for his dedicated advocacy for balanced growth, rural representation, and environmental stewardship in Spartanburg County

Marjorie E. Schmidt Stewardship Award: Tim Taylor, for decades of inspiring environmental education through leadership, mentorship, and a lifelong passion for connecting people with the natural world

Reserve your seats now

Please plan to join us as we honor these passionate, dedicated advocates for the Upstate! Tickets are available at a discounted rate of $45 now through Sunday, March 24.

Join us in celebration