Home > Retreats > Retreats 2002Unfortunately, the 2002 Annual Retreat was cancelled.2002 Alabama Chapter AwardeesSierran of the Year: Neil S. Milligan, for Outstanding Leadership as Chairman Sierran of the Year: David Newton, for Dedicated Service as Legislative Chairman Activist of the Year: Blake Otwell, for Dedicated Service in Protection of the Environment Environmental Journalist of the Year: Brenda Cummings, for Excellence in Environmental Reporting Statesman of the Year: John Robinson, for Leaderhip in Protecting Alabama's Rural Environment Cahaba Pit Bull Award: Peggy Gargis, for Latching Onto the Backside of the Sewer Barons and Refusing to Let Go Mobile Group Activist of the Year: Kevin M. Marek, for Exceptional Outings Leadership in Service to the Environment Wildland Champion Award: Joe Copeland, for Outstanding Service in Protecting Alabama's Special Places Rachel Carson Society Membership: Stanley D. Echols, in Recognition of Charitable Support of the Sierra Club Leader of the Year, West Alabama Group: Steve Ginzbarg, for Patience, Dedication, and Hard Work Leading to the Success of the West Alabama Group Coosa Pit Bull Award: Rufus Kenney, for Outstanding Work for Environmental Justice and Human Health Other Alabama Annual Retreats |