Hillsborough County is asking for residents’ help to honor those who have worked tirelessly to protect the environment. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their volunteer work, passion working in environmental services, or other community efforts, you can now nominate them for the 2023 Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award, also known as the Environmental Champion Award.
The award is for the individual or group who exemplifies dedication to preserving the County’s natural resources. The award is named after Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., the 26th President of the United States. He was also a noted conservationist who placed over 200 million acres under public protection.
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Nominees must live or work in Hillsborough County and “be someone who shows persistence and dedication to long-term conservation of the County’s natural resources, demonstrates integrity in performance toward conservation goals, and displays attributes of true conservation stewardship,” according to the award criteria.
Nominations will go through the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program General Committee. The committee will send a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. The Board will hold an award ceremony in the spring to coincide with National Arbor Day.
The deadline for nominations is February 28.
