The PA Parks and Forest Foundation will honor the 2013 award winners at its annual dinner on May 7 in Harrisburg.  The awards recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding service and exemplary work on behalf of Pennsylvania’s State Parks and Forests.

This year’s winners include--

-- Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award: Western PA Conservancy

-- Joseph Ibberson Government Award: Rep. William Adolph (R-Delaware)

-- President’s Award: John and Jan Halter

-- Park of the Year: French Creek State Park

-- Forest of the Year: Tiadaghton State Forest

-- Education Award: Pat and Carl Leinbach

-- Improvement Award: Paul Yost and the Friends of Milton

-- Volunteerism Award: Nockamixon Trail Group

-- Young Volunteer Award: Hailey Freeman

For more information on tickets to the dinner, call 717-236-7644 or send email to: mmowery-ppff@pa.net.

1/28/2013