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Division of Forestry
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Building H1.
Columbus, OH 43229

Project Learning Tree
Ohio Awards & Recognition

Ongoing efforts by PLT-Ohio to acknowledge the contributions made to education, Project Learning Tree, and the environment.

John Hug Legacy Award A strong “leader of learners” epitomizing outstanding contributions to environmental education
	Jeanne Russell (center):2012 John Hug Award Recipient
2012:Jeanne Russell ODNR Division of Soil & Water Resources 2011: Kathy Smith OSU Extension 2010: Dan Kincaid Assistant Chief, WV Division of Forestry 2009: Carolyn Watkins Ohio EPA-OEEF 2005: Bill Schultz PLT-Ohio Volunteer	2004: Nancy Speck Geauga County Educator/Volunteer 2000: ODNR Division of Forestry, District 3 Service & Urban Foresters 1998: Wayne Lashbrook Forester 1996: Diane Cantrell ODNR Division of Soil & Water 1995: John Hug Ohio Department of Education

Bill Schultz Natural Resource Award Contributions to PLT and conservation education through professional and volunteer efforts
	Jeremy Scherf (center): 2012 Bill Schultz Natural Resource Award Recipient
2012: Jeremy Scherf ODNR Division of Forestry 2011: Sarah Forrest Wayne National Forest	2010: Jen Dennison ODNR Division of Wildlife 2009: Greg Smith ODNR Division of Forestry

Outstanding Educator Awards Commitment to environmental education, PLT, and natural resources
	Cheri Goggin (center): 2012 Outstanding Educator Award Recipient
2012: Cheri Goggin Berkshire High School 2011: Ken Bowald Hocking College 2010: Michael Stewart Miami County Park District 2009: Gwynne Rife Findlay University 2008: Deborah Todd Worthington Schools 2006: Julie McIntosh Findlay University 2005: Barb Cook Greenfield Schools 2004: Sue Magness Hamilton County-Cincinnati	2002: Alice Brown Ironton Schools 2001: Sue Wintering PLT-Ohio 2000: Glenna Hoff Washington County SWCD 1999: Alice Hoover Coshocton Schools 1998: Patty Rickard Mt. Union College 1997: Colleen Sexton School Net Plus 1996: Ralph Martin Ohio University

Outstanding Facilitator Awards Active volunteer PLT workshop leader
	Jenny Ridenour (center): 2012 Outstanding Facilitator Award Recipient
2012: Jenny Ridenour Meigs County SWCD 2012: Lola Lewis (Redwood- Longtime Facilitator) ODNR Division of Forestry 2012: Joe Brehm (Redbud- New Facilitator) Rural Action 2011: Cheryl Mattevi Kent State University-Salem 2011: Walt Saaranen (Redwood-Longtime Facilitator) Consulting Forester 2011: Dawn Wingate (Redbud-New Facilitator) OSU-Lima 2010: Valerie Cook Hillsborough (New Facilitator Recognition) 2009: Jeremy Ervin Mt. Union College 2006: Ralph Martin Ohio University	2005: Deb Bigelow Knox County SWCD 2004: Linda Ingling-Rogness Muskingum College 2002: Kathy Smith OSU 2001: Linda Pettit Franklin County SWCD 2000: Lynda Adams Shelby County SWCD 1999: Irene Moore Jefferson County SWCD 1998: Regina Martin Wayne National Forest 1997: Bonnie Dailey Fairfield County SWCD 1996: Maureen Sullivan Dayton City Schools 1995: Carole Siciliano University of Dayton

Awards of Appreciation Special recognition for unique contributions to PLT-Ohio
	Bob Boyles (left): 2012 Special Recognition Recipient
2012: Bob Boyles Chief of ODNR Division of Forestry 2012: Leonard Black ODNR Division of Soil & Water Resources, Project WET 2011: Ohio Forestry Association 2010: Kathy McGlauffin American Forest Foundation 2010: USDA, Forest Service Wayne National Forest 2010: Susan Cox USDA Forest Service 2009: Alice Hohl Central Ohio Kids & Nature Network/LNCI 2009: Gwen Roth Greater Cincinnati Environmental Educators 2009: Patricia Witson/Jim Bylery Miami University- iDiscovery 2009: Brenda Metcalf EECO	2009: Rachel Bayer American Forest Foundation 2005: Clint Manns Smurfit-Stone Corporation 2005: Regina Martin Wayne National Forest 2005: John Dorka ODNR Division of Forestry 2005: Dennis Clement Ohio EPA- OEEF 2002: Kathryn Strawn Mead Foundation 1998: Sue Wintering PLT-Ohio 1998: Chrystel Schultz PLT-Ohio 1995: Ron Abraham ODNR Division of Forestry

National Awards Recognition to Project Learning Tree-Ohio
	Sue Wintering (pictured right): 2012 Gold Star Award Recipient
2012: Sue Wintering PLT-Ohio Gold Star Award 2006: Barb Cook Greenfield Schools National PLT Outstanding Educator 2000: Bill Schultz PLT-Ohio Gold State Award	1999: Colleen Sexton School Net Plus National PLT Outstanding Educator 1996: Ralph Martin Ohio University National PLT Outstanding Educator 1985: John Hug Ohio Department of Education National Outstanding Coordinator Award

For information regarding nominating someone for an annual Project Learning Tree award, please contact the state coordinator at (614)265-6657, program intern at (614)265-6701, or at plt@dnr.state.oh.us