Two Pennsylvanians Recognized by Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees
The Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE) recently announced their 2023 award recipients.
Cliff Lane Receives NACDE District Leader Award
Cliff Lane (right) was presented the District Leader Award from NACDE President Jeff Parker. Photo provided by NACDE.
The Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE) District Leader Award is presented to a director or other individual who is doing an outstanding job working with district professionals on a regional basis, helps obtain the goals of NACDE and the regional partnership, and assists in expanding employee professional development.
This year’s winner of the District Leader Award is Cliff Lane. Cliff currently serves as PACD North West Region Director, NACD North East Region Representative, and Commissioner Secretary/Treasurer at McKean County Conservation District.
This award was presented during the 2023 Northeast Region Meeting in Portland, Maine. Congratulations Cliff!
Sandy Thompson Receives NACDE President’s Award
Sandy Thompson receives the NACDE President’s Award from Cliff Lane at the PACD North West Region Meeting.
Sandy Thompson, Manager of McKean County Conservation District and former Vice President of the Northeast Association of Conservation District Employees (NACDE), received the 2023 NACDE President’s Award. President Jeff Parker, from Steubin County, New York, selected Sandy for the award.
The NACDE President’s Award is given in recognition of outstanding service to NACDE and the Conservation Partnership in the Northeast Region.
Sandy is a long-time member of NACDE, serving as Secretary from 2011 to 2016 and as Vice-President from 2017 to 2023. In her role as Vice-President, Sandy did an outstanding job filling for the NACDE President when he was not available for various meetings and other responsibilities.
The recipient has served both their District and NACDE with professionalism, dedication, and service to the cause of conservation and of District employees in the northeast.
The award was presented to Sandy Thompson at the PACD North West Region Meeting on September 27, 2023.