~ Press release issued by the Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
NEW MARKET, June 6 — Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley (Alliance) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Valley Treasure award.
The Valley Treasure award seeks to recognize those community members whose exceptional work, substantial contributions, service, and commitment to conserving the natural resources, cultural heritage, and rural character of our region stands out.
“At Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, it’s our job to advocate, educate, and connect people to conserve the natural resources, cultural heritage, and rural character of our region. But we know we don’t do this work alone, and we are grateful to and want to recognize community members who are also quietly working towards our vision for the region — where our way of life is sustained by rural landscapes, clean streams and rivers, and thriving communities,” said Kate Wofford, Executive Director for the Alliance.
Nominations for Valley Treasure only take a few minutes to submit and are open to anyone in the Shenandoah Valley including landowners, community leaders, community members, natural resource professionals and more.
The 2022 recipient was Lynn Cameron, a local ambassador for the million-acre George Washington National Forest. During the award ceremony, Lynn shared, “For me, working on the Shenandoah Mountain Scenic Area in the George Washington National Forest has given my life meaning — to be able to work toward preservation of the natural world and that preservation benefits people through clean water and healthy outdoor recreation and even support for the local tourism economy.”
Nominations for Valley Treasure must be received by July 10, 2023. All nominations will be reviewed by a small committee made up of two Alliance board members, one Alliance staff member and two community members. The winner(s) will be recognized at a virtual award ceremony in early fall and will receive a $500 cash stipend (thanks to a generous donor).
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley works to ensure the Valley’s rural character, scenic beauty, clean water and vibrant communities are protected by providing accurate and timely information to community members and decision makers. We believe that, together, we can preserve what is important to community members and grow in ways that are sensitive to the extraordinary natural and cultural resources that distinguish our region.
Please go to shenandoahalliance.org/valley_treasure/ to fill out a nomination form
and for more information about the award criteria and selection process.
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