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 want to thank all of our volunteers for their time and commitment to Washington State Parks. Volunteers are nominated by park staff each year for their outstanding service. State Park volunteers contributed over 176,000 hours in our parks providing a valuable service which help make Washington State Parks the wonderful places they are. Thank you for all you do!
2024 State Parks Volunteer Award winners
Volunteer of the Year
Mary Welch (Sacajawea)
Host of the Year
Mike and Minnie Dixon (Rasar)
Rookie Host of the Year
Richard and Joanne Bain (Riverside)
Outstanding Contribution - Group
Dwyane Lane's Skagit Subaru (Deception Pass)
Outstanding Contribution - Individual
Barbara Pope (Deception Pass)
Good Samaritan of the Year
Richard Martin and Ruahann Benn (Nolte)
Stewardship Hero
Rhonda Jennings (Bay View)
Interpretation Volunteer of the Year
Carla Berryhill (Fort Worden, Fort Flagler)
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Margaret Wilde (Sacajawea)
Linda Herde (Mount Spokane, Riverside)
Bill and Ann Eichorn (Rasar)
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