Dec. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | BSU Alumni Center
RSVPs to cooperaudubon@gmail.com requested by Nov. 20
Each year, the Robert Cooper Audubon Society celebrates individuals and organizations who make noteworthy contributions to conservation and environmental education in our region. On Wednesday, December 2, we will honor this year’s winners!
The evening will begin with light hors d’oeuvres, followed by inspiring presentations from the awardees. The event is free, and non-Audubon members are welcomed. The Ball State Alumni Center is located at 2800 W. Bethel Ave. in Muncie. Visitor parking is free after 5 p.m.
The following individuals will be recognized for their contributions to conservation and environmental education in East Central Indiana. (Information about each awardee will be provided soon, on our Conservation Awards page.)
Jon Creek, of Hartford City, will receive the Robert H. and Esther L. Cooper Conservation Award, the chapter’s highest honor, for overall contributions to, conservation of and appreciation for the natural environment.
Tim Carter, of Muncie, will receive the Clyde W. Hibbs Conservation Education Award, for excellence in educating the area’s children, youth and/or adults on conservation issues and practices.
The White River Freshwater Mussel Propagation Program—run by the Muncie Sanitary District’s Bureau of Water Quality—will receive the Richard Greene Public Service Award, for active involvement in serving the public’s environmental interests and concerns.
Brad Hanauer, of Muncie, will receive the Phyllis Yuhas Wildlife Habitat Preservation Award, for development or preservation of habitat that contains significant wildlife and/or native plant life populations.
Rozzie Garringer, of Muncie, will receive the Charles D. Wise Youth Conservation Award, for excellence in conservation practices by a youth under the age of 18.
