History and background of the annual recertification pins you’ll see our members proudly wearing!
2002-2024-Texas-Master-Naturalist-Pins
History of the re-certification pins
Key service awards achieved in 2023
| 250 hours | Vivian Allen, Laura Clark, Ed Deely, Mary Dobberstine, Jenny Dudley, Benny Flores, Karen Garvin, Eowyn Johnson, Linda Kuhn, Debra Morris, Mohammed Nasrullah, Robin Novak, Kat Pollock, Cliff Shock, Sharon Tirpak, Tracy Walpole |
| 500 hours | Laura Clark, Mary Dobberstine, Mattie Elsik, Sheron Evans, Karen Hazen, Anne Hecht, Phyllis Koenig, Marlene Mallet, Chris Mantooth, Olivia Meyer, Susan Parker, Tracy Walpole |
| 1000 hours | Cheryl Barajas, Vicki Barker, Mary Christian, Lisa Hardcastle, Pam House, Chris Mantooth, Robert Mason |
| 2,500 hours | Joni Fenner, Letitia Knipe |
| 4,000 hours | Penny Bessire, Davis Clay, Janet Mason, Carolyn Miles, Sandy Parker, Mike Petitt, Lynn Wright, Chuck Snyder |
| 5,000 hours | Chris Anastas, Cindy Liening |
| 10,000 hours | Maureen Nolan-Wilde, Alan Wilde |
| 30,000 hours | Tom Solomon |
2023 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. | Julie Massey |
| Beth Cooper Memorial Service Award: Awarded to a new Chapter member (2 years or less) in recognition of their volunteer service and dedication to the chapter. | Mary Dobberstine |
| Sara Snell Education Award: Awarded in recognition of initiatives in education about the Galveston Bay ecosystem. | Chris Anastas, Eowyn Johnson |
| Sammy Ray Researcher Award: Awarded for excellence in conducting environmental research of the Galveston Bay Area Ecosystem. . | Leda Parker, Mary Dobberstine, Alyssa Goforth |
| 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. | Pam House |
| 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. | Marlynn Miller, Chuck Snyder |