2012 National Arbor Day Awards
Good Steward Award
Dr. James Middleton—Mundfordville, Kentucky
To date, Dr. Middleton has planted more than 750,000 trees on his 3,000 acre property in Central Kentucky. In addition to their aesthetic contribution, many of the trees produce benefits felt miles downstream along the Green River, including reduced soil erosion, and 1,500 of Dr. Middleton’s trees were planted solely to improve water quality. A prominent physician in his community, Dr. Middleton has also shared his love of trees with his patients over the years. Dr. Middleton received the 2010 Outstanding Forest Steward Award from the Kentucky Division of Forestry.
This year’s winners are:
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Vision Award
Governor Martin O’Malley
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Public Awareness of Trees Award
Project Plant It!
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Champion of Trees Public Service Award
Joe Benassini
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Forest Lands Leadership Award
Greater Yellowstone Whitebark Pine Committee
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Rachel Carson Award
Caitlin Bouse
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Arbor Day Celebration Award
- Troop 367 and Pack 367
- Florida Gulf Coast University
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Award for Education Innovation
World Vision Australia
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Good Steward Award
Dr. James Middleton
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Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management
RNeighborWoods
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Excellence in Partnership Award
Committed to Community Growth Program
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Excellence in Urban Forest Leadership Award
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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Lawrence Enersen Award
Robert Benjamin
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Beacon Award
The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Frederick Law Olmsted Award
Ralph Campbell
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A Legacy of Partnership Award
USDA Forest Service
Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation,and environmental stewardship.
Leaders in tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship from around the country and world are honored each year at our annual Arbor Day Awards celebration held in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The awards ceremony is part of the annual Arbor Day weekend celebration held at Lied Lodge & Conference Center.