Sandy Cochran Award

Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resources Education

The Pennsylvania Forestry Association is seeking nominations for the 2023 Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resources Education. This award honors individuals or programs designing, developing, and implementing educational programs focused on the conservation and management of Pennsylvania’s natural resources. 

NOMINEES FOR THE AWARD WILL BE EVALUATED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Nominations are by letter of support and include background information on the nominee, such as would be included in a vita. 

As well, the nominator should provide information on program focus (e.g., water, forests, recreation, wildlife), principle audiences affected (e.g., adults, students, youth programs, resource professionals), geographic area targeted (e.g., statewide, region, county, school district), and, if possible, behavior or impact changes linked to the program. 

Each nomination must also include three letters of support for the nominee.

Rothrock Conservationist of the Yea Awardees: