awards

Woodfin Martin (1915-1995) was a charter member of Lake Watch who reflected the spirit of those who care about protecting the beautiful waters of Lake Martin. He spent most of his life around the lake, he had an undying love for all things living, and he had a deep appreciation of the solitude and peacefulness of nature.Lake Watch of Lake Martin makes an annual award to an outstanding volunteer, supporter, or organization who exemplifies the dedication and determination of Mr. Martin.

The Bronson Environmental Stewardship Award was established in 2019 in honor of the outstanding stewardship efforts by Dick and Mary Ann Bronson over the previous three decades. The award is presented to groups, organizations, businesses or individuals for their outstanding efforts in the preservation and protection of the waters in the Lake Martin Watershed.  This award recognizes their exemplary contribution to safeguard the quality of the waters of Lake Martin, the Tallapoosa River and the tributary streams that feed into the lake and the river through conservation, protective land management, sustainable water quality practices and environmental education and outreach.

Award recipients:

• 2024: Myrna Lehman and Joanne Walker
• 2023: Eric Reutebuch
• 2022: Ann and Matt Campbell
• 2020: Bruce Adams, Wind Creek State Park
  
• 2019: John Thompson, President, Lake Martin Resource Association