EAST LANSING – The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts honored Kenny Price, Chairman of the Jackson Conservation District, with the 2014 Director of the Year Award on October 28th.
The award, presented during the MACD Annual Convention held in Bellaire, honored Kenny Price for his outstanding support, advocacy and leadership in natural resource conservation at the local level.
The Director of the Year is named annually by MACD to recognize the outstanding contributions of a Conservation District director. As local, special purpose units of government, each Conservation District is governed by a locally elected, five-member board of directors. These directors provide leadership and make decisions regarding the District’s programs and activities. Michigan’s 78 Conservation Districts are local special purpose units of state government which provide resource management services and assistance to help our citizens conserve their lands and our environment for a cleaner, healthier, economically stronger Michigan.
“MACD is pleased to honor Kenny Price with the 2014 Director of the Year Award,” said Lori Phalen, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. “Kenny is an enthusiastic director, dedicated to the mission of Conservation Districts. He is willing to share his knowledge and roll up his sleeves to assist the District, whether it is advocating the benefits of District programs with county officials, or cleaning local rivers. Kenny is a true steward of our environment and an integral part of Michigan’s conservation community and we are pleased to honor him with this award.”
Kenny Price was elected to the Jackson Conservation District Board in January of 2012 and voted in as Chairman in 2013. With Kenny’s dedication to the mission of the Conservation District and his knowledge and willingness to help, wherever and whenever needed, he has been a true asset to the Jackson Conservation District. Kenny has cleaned highways and rivers, volunteered to work at District events, spoke at outreach events, and has consistently attended board, regional and state meetings. Kenny also serves as the President of the Grand River Environmental Action Team and is a member of the Upper Grand River Watershed Alliance.
