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

Bob Lilak

Lindsey Martin

Rachel Tuggle

Eve Steigerwalt

Alison Zierden

Jasper Sentell

Libby and Nick Sieveking

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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!