The York County Conservation District has presented Jennifer Bankowski with the award for “Outstanding Conservation Educator for 2005.”

The award is given each year by the Conservation District to recognize individuals and groups whose efforts have demonstrated support of conservation in York County .

Bankowski received the award for her efforts as Community Services Specialist for the York County Solid Waste Authority. In that capacity, Bankowski provides school students and civic groups with environmental education programming on a wide range of waste management topics including paper recycling, composting and waste-to-energy.

She also assists with the County Envirothon and serves on the sponsorship committee. In addition, Bankowski serves on the board of the York County Conservation Society and handles public information related to promoting the Society and the educational benefits of Indian Steps Museum.

8/26/2005