Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Cordially Invites You to Our
17th Annual Parks and Forests Awards Banquet
Tuesday | May 12, 2026
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—Andrew Mowen, Ph.D.
Sponsor:
Joseph Ibberson Government Award—Silas Chamberlin, Ph.D.
Sponsor: KCI Technologies
President’s Award—Jennifer Marsh
Sponsor: Outdoor Business Alliance of Pennsylvania
Chair’s Award—Outdoor Inclusion Coalition
Sponsor:
Park of the Year—Black Moshannon State Park
Sponsor: Seneca Resources Co., LLC
Forest of the Year—Buchanan State Forest
Sponsor:
Improvement Award (Individual)—Chad Zimmerman
Sponsor: The Organic Snack Company
Improvement Award (Group)—Mid State Trail Association/Bald Eagle Bridge Crew
Sponsor: Stahl Sheaffer Engineering
Volunteer of the Year (Individual)—June Morgan
Sponsor:
Volunteer of the Year (Group)—Friends of Ridley Creek
Sponsor: George & Kristie Asimos / Charles & Susan Davidson
Education Award—Friends of Colonel Denning
Sponsor:
Young Volunteer Award (Individual)—Erik Torikian
Sponsor:
Young Volunteer Award (Group)—Keystone Mountain Bike Team
Sponsor:
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
For more information, contact PPFF:
717.236.7644 • Marci J. Mowery, President
Dessert Sponsor: Art Communication Systems
Beer Sponsor: New Trail Brewing
Table Sponsors: Stahl Sheaffer Engineering * Friends of Pine Grove Furnace
Can’t make it to the banquet but would like to donate in support of the awardees?
Award winner? Claim your two complimentary tickets here!
Sponsoring a part of the evening? Make that payment here!
