PPFF Awards Banquet

Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Cordially Invites You to Our
16th Annual Parks and Forests Awards Banquet

Tuesday | May 13, 2025

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

Everything else may be increasing in cost but we’re holding the line! Same price as last year!

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—Dwight Lewis Lumber Co., Inc./Lewis Lumber Products
Sponsor: Domtar

Joseph Ibberson Government Award—Chris Kemmerer
Sponsor: Stahl Sheaffer Engineering

President’s Award—Steve Stroman
Sponsor: Kate Harper, Esquire

Chair’s Award—Keith Russell
Sponsor: KCI Technologies

Park of the Year—Hills Creek State Park Complex
Sponsor: Seneca Resources

Forest of the Year—Loyalsock State Forest
Sponsor: Purple Lizard Maps

Improvement Award—Paul Yost
Sponsor: Marotta/Main Architects

Volunteer of the Year (Individual)—Charles Pinardi
Sponsor: Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)

Volunteer of the Year (Group)—Eastern PA Climbers Alliance
Sponsor: Kate’s Real Food/Organic Snack Company 

Education Award—Allen Dieterich-Ward
Sponsor: PA American Water

Young Volunteer Award—Mikayla Traini
Sponsor: Charles & Susan Davidson and George & Kristie Asimos

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

For more information, contact PPFF:
717.236.7644 • Marci J. Mowery, President

Dessert Sponsor: Mary Hirst, PPFF Board Member

Beer Sponsor: Axemann Brewing * New Trail Brewing

Table Sponsors:

Eric Madden * Stahl Sheaffer Engineering * First Commonwealth Bank * Friends of Pine Grove Furnace