Key service awards achieved in 2021
| 250 hours | Nichole Bonicamp, Linda Davis,Sue Davis, Mattie Elsik, Sheron Evans, Pam House, Meade LeBlanc, Marlene Mallet, Olivia and Walter Meyer, Paul Morken, Cindy Saxenian, Cindy Sivon, Jennifer Smith-Castro |
| 500 hours | Candice Annen, Steve Arvedson, Elizabeth Cornwell, Ford Hubbert, Jr., John Jons, Suzanne Jurek, Robin Kasiske, Marlynn Miller, Chantele Singleton, Liz VanOrstrand, Anne Woodson |
| 1000 hours | Judy Anderson, Shelia Brown, Cathy Corley, Gene Fisseler, Laurinda Kidd, Mary Beth Maher, Bruce Niebuhr, Wayne O’Quin, Leda Parker, Don Wilkerson |
| 2,500 hours | Penny Bessire, Beth Frohme, Carlos Rios |
| 4,000 hours | Chris Anastas, Brenda Gonzales, Patty Trimingham |
| 5,000 hours | Scott Buckel, George Kyame, Jo Monday, Patty Trimingham |
| 15,000 hours | Diane Humes |
| 25,000 hours | Jim Duron |
2021 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. | Jim Duron |
| 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. | Meade LeBlanc, Mohammed Nasrullah |
| Sara Snell Education Award: Awarded in recognition of initiatives in education about the Galveston Bay ecosystem. | Diane Humes |
| Sammy Ray Award: | Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research TMN Volunteer Team |
| Non profit Award: In recognition of a non profit for leadership in protecting and improving the Galveston Bay area environment. | Exploration Green Conservancy, Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council |
| 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. | Dorothy Hogg, Pam House, Susette Mahaffey, Mike Petitt, Patty Trimingham, GBAC TMN Bookstore, GBAC Zoom Team |
| 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. | Scott Buckel, Sandy Parker, Debbie Repasz, Martha Richeson |