River Steward Awards
• 2024 River Steward Awards •
Presented by John Bouchard & Sons Co. and The Sandra Schatten Foundation
River Steward Awards is our annual celebration that recognizes the exceptional efforts of volunteers, partners and community leaders of all ages who have made a big difference for clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee.
Congratulations to all our award winners who have demonstrated dedication to being a champion for clean water and rivers in our state. Your time, energy, passion and commitment remind us all of the importance of preserving our natural resources for future generations















2024 Award Recipients
Rhonda Wilkerson, Friends of the Piney
Andrea White, American Canoe Assoc.
Mike Corn, AquAeTer
Leigh Fox, Vanderbilt Law
Carsyn Kenny, Vanderbilt Law
Alex Armas, Civitas Agency
Horace Tipton, TN Wildlife Federation
Bob Lilak
Lindsey Martin
Rachel Tuggle
Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association for Richland Creek
Eve Steigerwalt
Alison Zierden
Jasper Sentell
Claude Carmichael
Libby and Nick Sieveking
Anna Barnes
Jeremy Cox
Jennifer Carell
Traci Butts
We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our sponsors for this event— John Bouchard & Sons Co., The Sandra Schatten Foundation, Amazon, and Piedmont Natural Gas.
A special thank you to Southall Meadows for the event space! As well, a big thank you to BamFoods Catering, J. Jackson Mobile Mixologist, and Southern Events for their roles in making this a memorable evening for all!