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Entertainment, Fundraiser
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Cordially Invites You to Our
15th Annual Parks and Forests Awards Banquet
Tuesday | May 14, 2024
The Recreation/Reception Hall at Little Buffalo State Park
Black Hill Road
Newport, PA
* Reception Hour with hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine: 4:30 PM *
* Buffet Dinner: 5:30 PM *
Silent Auction to Benefit Accessible Recreation
Awards Program Following Dinner
Cost. . . . . . . $50
Full Table Sponsorship: Eight tickets . . . . . . . $ 600
Half Table Sponsorship: Four tickets . . . . . . . $ 300
(An as-yet unvetted list of possible accommodations near Little Buffalo is available here. There is a campground at the park!)
Honoring our winners:
Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award—Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Sponsor: Domtar
Joseph Ibberson Government Award—Wayne Kober
Sponsor: KCI Technologies, Inc.
President’s Award—Purple Lizard Maps
Sponsor: Stahl Sheaffer Engineering
Chair’s Award—Barbara Barksdale
Sponsor: REI
Park of the Year—Neshaminy State Park
Sponsor:
Forest of the Year—William Penn State Forest
Sponsor:
Improvement Award
Gary Kirk
Sponsor:
Friends of Michaux
Sponsor:
Volunteer of the Year
Margarita Caicedo
Sponsor: The Organic Snack Company
Lackawanna State Park Trail Care Crew
Sponsor:
Education Award
Mike Teeter
Sponsor: Lawrence Walsh/The Parker House of Confluence
French & Indian War Officers’ Corps
Sponsor: Seneca Resources
Young Volunteer Award—Hung Pham
Sponsor: Color & Culture
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
For more information, contact PPFF:
717.236.7644 • Marci J. Mowery, President
Reception Sponsor: The Department of Health
Dessert Sponsor:
Beer Sponsor: New Trail Brewing Company / Axemann Brewery
Wine Sponsor: Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery