Snow Hill, MD – The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) is seeking nominations for the 2024 Stephen N. Parker Conservation Legacy Award. This award is an opportunity to recognize an individual that has displayed an enduring and distinct dedication to conserving the vital lands of the Lower Eastern Shore.
The inaugural 2019 award was presented to Charles “Buddy” Jenkins, of Worcester County, MD, on February 15th, 2019 for a lifelong commitment to conservation and protection of natural resources. Through deed restrictions and the Jenkins Family Trust, Mr. Jenkins worked to protect one of the most significant tracts of land in Northern Worcester County – totaling over 2,000 acres of forest, prime agriculture and coastal wetlands – and which serves as an ecological anchor for the coastal bays. Since then the award has been presented to Larry Leese, John B. Long and Hugh Cropper IV.
Criteria for current nominees include leadership, dedication, and noteworthy influence – over a significant period of time – to intentionally and meaningfully bring about permanent conservation of precious Eastern Shore lands. This is shown through displayed exceptional efforts to permanently conserve large tracts of Eastern Shore land, a unique love and dedication to supporting the Delmarva way of life, a special understanding of the flora and fauna that exist on Delmarva, and a displayed immense understanding of the overall community. Other criteria include positive contributions to impacting the economic, health, and/or overall well-being of their community, while respecting and enhancing the rural lands of the Eastern Shore. Emailed nominations are due by September 20th.
The award will be given at the annual Flannel Formal, which will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Coulbourn Farm in Snow Hill from 3-6pm. Tickets are $85 per person until 11/3, and $95 per person after 11/3 and at the door. Purchase tickets and/or sponsorships online at www.LowerShoreLandTrust.org, or call 443-234-5587 or email mresto@lslt.org.
About Lower Shore Land Trust: Lower Shore Land Trust is a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties. Formed in 1990. LSLT works with individual landowners who wish to protect the natural heritage of their properties, so that the character of the land and the quality of life it nourishes remains intact for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.
