Celebrating Volunteers

November 11, 2019

TILT's 2019 Volunteer Awards were presented at Northern Flow Vineyards in August.

Doug McLellan and Caroline Yung won the Merle Youngs Conservation Award for their work on the  Zenda Comes Alive! video. The award was presented by Rebecca Dahl, Zenda Farms Program Director.

Bill Munro won the Distinguished Service Award for his many years of service to TILT, in countless ways, not the least of which is photography. The award was presented by Terra Bach, Director of Development & Communications.

Dan Miller won the Volunteer Leadership Award in recognition of his contribution as a leader of TILTreks. Mike Stock (not pictured) was also recognized for his many years of support to our KayakTreks. The award was presented by Alaina Young, Education & Outreach Coordinator.

Jeff Staples won the Stewardship Society Award for his dedication to year-round stewardship of TILT preserves. The award was presented by Brandon Hollis, Stewardship Director.

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