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Methow Conservancy’s Annual Conservation Awards

Susie Stephens
2011 Winner - Sue Roberts


Each year we present the Susie Stephens Award and the Ken White Award to recognize the work of dedicated volunteers for conservation in the valley.

Susie Stephens Award - For those who carry on Susie’s endless energy for helping others and her strong belief that education about conservation can make a difference. 

  • Background: Susie served with an open heart and a joyful smile as the Development Director at the Methow Conservancy until a tragic accident took her life in 2002. Susie’s enthusiasm for life and for reaching out to people to inspire conservation are legacies that continue in our work.

  • Criteria for Award Nominees:  Individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the Methow Conservancy’s efforts.

  • Current & Past Winners:
    • 2011 - Sue Roberts
    • 2010 - Chris Hartwig
    • 2009 - Carole and Brian Reid
    • 2008 - Laurelle Walsh
    • 2007 - Dotti and Bob Wilson
    • 2006 - Joyce Bergen
    • 2005 - Suzanne Follis

    2011 Award Winner - Sue Roberts
    At the awards ceremony Sarah Brooks explained that Sue Roberts was chosen as this year’s recipient for her loyal service to the Methow Conservancy and so many community organizations over the past decades.  Sue has served on the Methow Conservancy’s education committee for numerous years, played an important role on the Imagine the Methow Campaign Steering Committee, and is the volunteer always ready to ask “what needs to be done?”  Sarah noted that Sue Roberts reminds her about what it means to serve a small community, stating “Sue is the epitome of someone who chooses to get involved.”  

Ken White
2011 Winner - Denny O'Callaghan

Ken White Award - For those who carry on Ken White’s love for the Methow Valley.

  • Background:  Known by many as the Methow’s Naturalist, Ken was a self-taught conservationist who shared his deep passion for appreciating this beautiful valley with all who were interested.

  • Criteria for Award Nominees:  Individuals or organizations with a long-standing history of inspiring conservation efforts in the Methow Valley.  These efforts may be in conjunction with the work of the Methow Conservancy or as separate projects. 

  • Current & Past Winners:
    • 2011 - Denny O'Callaghan
    • 2010 - Kent Woodruff
    • 2009 - Roxie and Carl Miller
    • 2008 - Dave Sabold
    • 2007 - Katharine Bill
    • 2006 - Ron Judd
    • 2005 - John Sunderland

    2011 Award Winner – Denny O'Callaghan
    At the awards ceremony Jason Paulsen honored Denny O’Callaghan saying, “I think of Denny as the taproot of this organization.  He has helped see the Conservancy through some difficult times in its early history.  His positive attitude and the sparkle in his eye inspire everyone who works with him.”  Over the past 15 years, Denny has served as a Board Member, as interim Executive Director, and as a member of the Organization’s Advisory Council.

  
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