Volunteer Of The Year
In 1989 the Stanley A. Murray Award for Volunteer Service was created to honor persons who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to the work of SAHC, emulating the lifelong dedication of our founder, Stanley A. Murray.
Recognition
Award Recipients
2024
Addie Blum
Alexander, NC
2023
Jeff Hatling
Highlands of Roan
2022
Diane Edwards
Valley of the Roan
2021
John Collett and Family
Morganton, NC
2020
Carolinas Nature Photographers Association
2019
TN Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club
2018
French Broad River Academy
2017
Kirk Watson
Asheville, NC
2016
Bettye Boone and Saylor Fox
Bakersville, NC
2015
Craig Thompson
Jonesborough, TN
2014
David & Otto Smith
Asheville, NC
2013
The Roany Boyz
2012
Warren Wilson Forestry Students
2011
Mike Green
Asheville, NC
2010
Stephen Carr and Josh Peart
Asheville, NC
2009
David Hall
Roan Mountain, TN
2008
Rob Biller
Elizabethton, TN
2007
Jim Gears & Karel Bernady
Chester Springs, PA
2006
Maxine Dalton
Spring Creek, NC
2005
Bob Harvey
Newland, NC
2004
Anita Reilly
Kingsport, TN
2003
David Ramsey
Johnson City, TN
2002
Dr. Charles T. McCullough, Jr.
Asheville, NC
2001
Frank Oglesby, Sr.
Kingsport, TN
2000
Bob Young
Bakersville, NC
1999
Jim Gears
West Chester, PA
1998
William Smith
Asheville, NC
1997
Dan & Rosalie Russo
Jonesborough, TN
1996
Harry R. "Hank" Gamble
Johnson City, TN
1995
Tom Gatti
Kingsport, TN
1994
Arthur Smith
Kingsport, TN
1993
Helen Hollingsworth
Johnson City, TN
1992
Darrol Nickels
Kingsport, TN
1991
Ed Schell
Johnson City, TN
1990
Bob Harvey
Newland, NC
1989
Richard M. Currie, Jr.
Kingsport, TN
Volunteer Stories
We Can't Do It Without You
Together, we can protect Appalachia’s lands and secure a healthier future for generations to come.