Volunteers, community partners recognized at Oxford County SWCD annual meeting

Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Volunteers of the Year included, from left, Christine Hawes, Sarah Otterson and Randy Stevenson (not pictured are winners Ellen Gibson, Theresa Drag and Christine Swain). (Submitted photo)

SOUTH PARIS – Efforts of individuals and community partners who contribute to conservation efforts in Oxford County were recognized on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2022 Annual Meeting and Luncheon.
Scott Vlaun, executive director of CEBE: Center for an Ecology Based Economy, was keynote speaker, with a presentation about food, climate and agroforestry.
Award winners were:
Conservation-Inspired Contractor of the Year: Jason Shiers, owner of Pleasant Hill Property Services
Partnership in Watershed Conservation: Sal Girifalco, president of Lakes Association of Norway, Jim O’Brien, vice president of Lakes Association of Norway
Volunteers of the Year: Christine Hawes, Sarah Otterson, Randy Stevenson, Christine Swain, Ellen Gibson, Theresa Drag
Eight Years of Service on the OCSWCD Board: Linda Hooker
Photo Contest Winner: Allie Burke; Honorable Mentions: Kathy Everett, Carol Bourque