MOTHER LODE CHAPTER AWARDS


• Chapter Service Award: Presented annually to a person who has made a substantial volunteer contribution to the chapter for many years and in many ways.

• Luis Ireland Conservationist of the Year Award: Presented annually to a person who has shown extraordinary commitment to preserving the environment.

• Gary Pichon Wilderness Award: Presented annually in honor of the late chapter conservation chair, for outstanding work in the preservation of wild areas.

• Community Organizer of the Year: Presented in honor of excellence in community organizing.

• Environmental Journalism Award: Presented to a person who furthers the cause of conservation through the use of the media.

• Environmental Education Award

• Sid Arnold Award for Outstanding Outings Leadership: Presented annually in honor of the late Sid Arnold (who served as an excellent outings leader for over 40 years) to a volunteer outings leader for his/her excellence, commitment and contribution to furthering the chapter's outings program.

 

GIVEN ON OCCASION:

• Environmental Whistleblower Award

• Civic Courage Award

• Outstanding Staff Effort

• Environmental Book Award

• Special Outings Appreciation

• Outstanding Public Official