The Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution is presented annually to an individual who fosters collaboration and has taken a leadership role in preserving and protecting Virginia’s environment. You can read more about past recipients in the links below.
The honored individual:
1. Is an outstanding leader in the effort to preserve and protect Virginia’s environment.
2. Supports capacity building for collaborative problem-solving in the Commonwealth through actions, contributions, and/or educational programs.
3. Stands as a role model to other individuals for the potential for bringing stakeholders together to resolve environmental issues in Virginia’s communities, organizations and agencies.
Click here to access the nomination form!
The award will be presented at the VNRLI Graduation on June 13th, 2024, in Charlottesville.
Past Recipients
2004 |
2005 |
2006 Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Virginia Office |
2007 Paul F. Revell |
2008 Marjorie Mayfield Jackson |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 Karen Terwilliger |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
Past Recipients - Lifetime Achievement Award
2005 Richard Collins |
2006 |
2008 |
2023 |