Carlene Anders, left, accepts the You Inspire Us Award from Methow Conservancy Executive Director Jason Paulsen.
The Methow Conservancy announced the recipients of its 2015 Methow Conservation Awards at an event last week.
- Classroom in Bloom is the winner of the Ken White Award — honoring those who carry on Ken White’s love for the Methow Valley — in recognition of the program’s commitment to inspiring young people to understand agriculture, ecology, and natural history through their schoolyard garden and curriculum.
- Kirsten Cook of the Okanogan Conservation District is the Susie Stephens Award winner. Susie Stephens served as the Methow Conservancy’s development director years ago and left an indelible mark on the community and organization with her energy and passion for helping others. Cook been instrumental in mobilizing Firewise efforts county-wide and other recovery outreach programs.
- Carlene Anders of Pateros received the You Inspire Us Award for her commitment to the post-fire, long-term recovery process in Okanogan County. Anders is executive director of the Okanogan County Long Term Recovery Group.
