Volunteer Recognition
Washington State Parks proudly recognize our volunteers’ outstanding commitment in helping maintain our parks and sharing their knowledge with park visitors as we work towards a common goal of protecting our state lands.
We proudly recognize the following Volunteer Award recipients, nominated and chosen by park staff, for their outstanding commitment in 2022. Volunteers provide a valuable service and help make Washington State Parks the wonderful places they are. Check out our Blog Post to learn more about what these wonderful volunteers did in 2022.
2022 State Parks Volunteer Award winners
Volunteer of the year
Duane Lovette (Mount St. Helens Visitor Center)
Host of the year
Cindy Winkler (Spencer Spit)
Honorable mention
Brad and Judy Hill, Garry and Joy Powers, Marissa Andres and Josh Tomlinson, Marc and Lori Baker, Robert Stanbary and Leslie Schofield
Rookie host of the year
Larry & Michelle Stover (Rockport)
Honorable mention
Julie Garrard and James Drury
Good samaritan
Gordy Uno and Richard Stone (Dash Point)
Outstanding contribution by an individual
Terica Ginther (Deception Pass Park Foundation)
Significant volunteer achievement
Judy Hill (Cama Beach)
Honorable mention
Garry and Joy Powers, Sea Scouts Group, Marissa Andres and Josh Tomlinson, Mike Cass, Julie Garrard and James Drury
Interpretation volunteer of the year
Friends of Spokane House (Riverside), Mary and Dennis Welch (Sacajawea)
Honorable mention
Martin Lee Walker, Chris Skarr, Duane Lovette
Stewardship hero
Will Barrett (Fort Worden)
Honorable mention
Doug Wiedman and Bill Granados
Group of the year
Deception Pass Park Foundation
Honorable mention
Cama Beach Quilters and Friends of Spokane House
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