Upstate Forever to host 2026 ForeverGreen Awards

April 21st luncheon to include recognition of four Upstate award recipients

Upstate Forever is excited to host the annual ForeverGreen Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Annex at Judson Mill in Greenville. The luncheon celebrates those that have made significant contributions in fields related to conservation and sustainable growth in Upstate South Carolina.

This year’s award recipients are:

• 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

“Together, these four leaders represent the breadth of conservation work happening across the Upstate – advancing farmland protection, safeguarding vital water resources, guiding responsible growth and fostering a deeper connection to the natural world through education,” said Aldon Knight, Executive Director of Upstate Forever. “We are grateful for their commitment to conserving and protecting the Upstate region.”

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About Upstate Forever’s 2026 ForeverGreen Annual Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, April 21 | The Annex at Judson Mill | 701 Easley Bridge Rd Suite 4010, Greenville, SC

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

Seating for this event is limited. Individual tickets are for sale on Upstate Forever’s website.

For more information or opportunities to sponsor the ForeverGreen Luncheon, please contact Murray Benson at mb@murraybensonpr.com.