2008 Awards
Roosevelt-Ashe Society’s Conservation Awards Recipients:
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Outstanding Leader in Conservation (tie): Mike Leonard: “Mike Leonard is one of our region’s most important environmentalists.” Bill Thomas: “Bill Thomas’s presence and actions have been sterling ones in the fight for environmental causes.” |
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Outstanding Business in Conservation: John Ager & Family Businesses: “Through every aspect of his personal and professional life, John has been a champion and philanthropic leader for the environmental stewardship of our vital mountain heritage.” |
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Outstanding Youth in Conservation (tie): Courtney Cochran: “Courtney is everything we hope for in a conservationist — principled, action-oriented, and unflagging in her determination to do the right thing.” Chase Pickering: “Chase has and will continue to make a difference in the world.” |
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Outstanding Philanthropist in Conservation: Fred Stanback: “Fred has invested time and money into almost every important environmental issue in the Southeast.” |
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Committee’s Choice Award: Linda Blue: “Many have increased their environmental awareness and have increased efforts to implement environmentally sound gardening practices as a result of Linda Blue’s educational efforts.” |