2023 Awards

Each year, the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District hosts an Annual Awards Luncheon to recognize conservation leaders within our jurisdiction that share our common goal for improving and protecting natural resources. On November 9th, 2023, District staff and Board of Directors hosted awardees at Triplett Tech in Mount Jackson, Virginia. Below is a list of the 2023 awardees who were recognized at the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Awards Luncheon:
 

AGRONOMIC AWARDS
Frederick County: West Oaks Farm
Shenandoah County: Wightman Grain and Cattle

 

DISTRICT FARM AWARDS
Clarke County: Windfall Farm
Frederick County: Joseph Bennett
Shenandoah County: David and Christa Surchek

Warren County: Sycamore Spring Farm

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CLEAN WATER FARM AWARDS

Shenandoah County: Gary Ramsey

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DISTRICT FORESTRY AWARD
Frederick County: Jay and Sarah Eberly 

 

AGRICULTURE PARTNER AWARD
Farm Service Agency, Strasburg Service Center 

 

COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AWARD

Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability

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VCAP PARTNER AWARD

Seven Bends Nursery

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OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AWARD

Stephanie Shillingburg, District Board Treasurer

Sarah Fleming, District Administrative Specialist 

 

DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Warren County: Richard W. Hoover