History and background of the annual recertification pins you’ll see our members proudly wearing!
History of the re-certification pins
Key service awards achieved in 2024
| Initial Certification | Veronica Bruce, Stephanie Doak, Jessie Monzingo, Mary Ross, Veronica Mata Bernal, Ron Anderson, Joe Gabriel, Sarah Belles, James Walpole, Emmalie Hazen, Samantha Connaway, Trish McIntosh, Denise Correll, Terri Bell, Jeff Drawhorn, Susan Watson, Jane Downs, Sandy Richbook, Sean Keptra, Chloe Dannenfelser, Darla Cox, Christina Stark, Julie Massey |
| 250 hours | Geoffrey Birkholz, Nicole Cloutier, Janet Diaz, Ralph Faxel, Mason Gilfoil, Alyssa Goforth, David Novak, Margaret Pierce, Allison Scott, Shannon Shock, Patricia Steinke, Linda Zeller |
| 500 hours | Vivian Allen, Jenny Dudley, Debra Ewing, Beth Free, Karen Garvin, Kristie Huffman, Sherrie Jackson, Judith Jones, Linda Kuhn, Jason Miles, Mohammed Nasrullah, Robin Novak, Kat Pollock, Sharon Tirpak |
| 1000 hours | Laura Clark, Cheryl Folkes, Robin Kasiske, Meade LeBlanc, Walter Meyer, Susan Parker, Chris Roper, Ted Sarrach, Liz VanOrstrand, Tracy Walpole |
| 2,500 hours | Clay Carter, Cathy Corley, Marlynn Miller |
| 4,000 hours | Bobette Brasfield, Joan Ward, John Wright |
| 5,000 hours | Penny Bessire, Janet Mason, Stennie Meadours, Mike Petitt, Lynn Wright |
| 10,000 hours | |
| 30,000 hours | Jim Duron |
2024 Year End Awards
Each year our chapter recognizes outstanding service and contributions to natural resource restoration and education efforts with the “Treasures of the Bay Awards.” Congratulations to all our award winners!
| Dick Benoit Leadership Award: Awarded for extraordinary service, mentoring, leadership and dedication to our organization. | Maureen Nolan-Wilde |
| Julie Massey “Jump for Joy” Award: To recognize those members who shared extraordinary joy and enthusiasm for master naturalist projects with chapter members and / or the public. | Mary Dobberstine |
| Sara Snell Education Award: Awarded in recognition of initiatives in education about the Galveston Bay ecosystem. | Jenny Dudley, Lisa Hardcastle, Eowyn Johnson |
| Non profit Award: In recognition of a non profit for leadership in protecting and improving the Galveston Bay area environment. | Armand Bayou Nature Center |
| Sammy Ray Researcher Award: Awarded for excellence in conducting environmental research of the Galveston Bay Area Ecosystem. | Laura Clark |
| Chapter Service Award: Awarded to an active Master Naturalist of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter for outstanding work and commitment to the success of our organization. | Judy Anderson, Mary Christian, Alice & Wayne O’Quin |
| Making a Difference Award: Awarded in recognition of an individual or individuals whose initiatives in preservation, restoration, education and/or enhancement of our natural world have improved and/or enriched the quality of the environment in the Galveston Bay area. | Cheryl Barajas, Mohammed Nasrullah, Lisa Hardcastle, Greg Ludwig (GISD) |