October 25, 2022
Parks & Trails New York is New York's leading statewide advocate for parks and trails, dedicated since 1985 to improving our health, economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space.
This year, we are honoring National Grid & the Open Space Institute for their leadership and commitment to New York’s environment and its future.
Accepting the awards will be Kim Elliman, President and CEO of the Open Space Institute, and Rudolph Wynter, President of National Grid NY. We will also be welcoming NYS Senator James Skoufis as a featured speaker, recognizing his leadership in securing critical funding for New York’s state parks.
Parks & Trails New York will present the Perkins Award at a gala cocktail reception
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on October 25, 2022
at The University Club at One West 54th Street.
Honorary Chairs
Carol Ash
Eric Mower
Honorary Committee
| Robert Basch & Barbara Etzel Jeffrey & Louise Bender Peter & Melinda Beuf Helena & Peter Bienstock David E. Bronston, Esq. Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. | Hodgson Russ LLP Bob & Carol Kafin LaBella Associates, D.P.C. JP & Suanne Laqueur Nadine Lemmon Elizabeth Martyn & Michael Ryzewic Mintzer Mauch PLLC | Fred Osborn III James H. Ottaway, Jr. Stephen Pagano Joe & Colleen Scott Michael Tannen Lucy R. Waletzky, M.D. Rick White-Smith |
About the George W. Perkins Award
The George W. Perkins Award was established by Parks & Trails New York to honor outstanding environmental leadership and public service.
The Award is named for George W. Perkins, who, as a long-time member and president of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, was a model of the best in conservation leadership. The Award is presented to a leader with a distinguished record of environmental accomplishment and public service.
The Perkins Award has a distinguished history, honoring leaders in government, business, and philanthropy.
Past Perkins honorees include Governor Cuomo, Douglas Durst, Citi, Joan Davidson, Brookfield, Larry Rockefeller, and Diana Taylor.
The George W. Perkins Award is usually presented in the fall at a cocktail reception in New York City. These events typically attract an audience of 100-200 guests including public officials, corporate and business leaders, and people active in environmental and civic endeavors. They also bring together old and new friends of both Parks & Trails New York and the honoree.