President’s Award

The President’s Award has become a tradition of the NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation.  Begun by Bill Davis, the first President of the Foundation, the award continues to be presented each year at the annual conference of the NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts.  The President of the Foundation, along with the Executive Director, selects a person to receive the award.  Consideration is given to those who have been supportive of the Foundation through their financial gifts as well as acts of service.  The award provides an avenue to thank and recognize individuals who believe in the mission of the Foundation, while supporting the work of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

Dave Corum (left) receives the 2022 NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation President's Award
2022 Dave Corum
Presented by Board President Jimmy Gentry (right) on March 23, 2023 at the Spring Board Meeting of the Foundation. AgCarolina Farm Credit, Greenville, NC.
Chester Lowder (left) receives the 2021 NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation President's Award
2021 Chester Lowder
Presented by Board President Jimmy Gentry (right) on January 11, 2022 at the 78th Annual Meeting of the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Sheraton Imperial RTP, Durham NC
YearRecipient
2022Dave Corum
2021Chester Lowder
2019Manly Wilder
2018Vance Dalton
2017Bruce Whitfield
2016Don Butler
2015Dick Fowler
2014George T. Everett, PhD
2013Dr. Bill H. Davis, Jr.
2012Tom Bowman
2011Bruce Whitfield
2010Jimmy Gentry
2009John Garrett
2008Thomas W. Lambeth
2007Ned Hudson
2006NC Electric Membership Cooperative
2005Larry Wooten
2005NC Farm Bureau
2005Lois Britt
2003Robert Scott