CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2022 Annual Parks and Forests Awards.

The awards recognize the exemplary programs, services, staff and volunteers that have made a positive impact on the state’s parks and forests.

With a mission of stewardship through volunteerism and education, foundation’s annual awards serve to recognize those who share in the commitment of conserving and enhancing our state’s natural resources, help to ensure a welcoming environment for all in the outdoors, and strive to protect public lands for future generations.

The nomination form can be found on the PPFF website at ppff.events/2022-annual-awards. Nominations are due Dec. 15 and will then be reviewed by a panel of PPFF Board members and special guests. Awards will be announced in May. Award ceremony details to be determined.

The award categories for public nomination include: Park of the Year; Forest of the Year; and Volunteerism Awards.

Awards, not available for public nomination, will also be presented for the following categories to awardees selected by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Board: Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award — This top honor recognizes an outstanding contribution to the protection and/or enhancement to the park and forest system in Pa.; Joseph Ibberson Government Award — Given to a person or department at any level of government, this award recognizes the stewardship work of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest systems;

President’s Award — This award is designed to recognize outstanding citizens or businesses who have made an impact in protecting open space, conservation, outdoor recreation or volunteerism.

Find out more at paparksandforests.org with a click to the 2022 Annual Awards button on the home page or at https://ppff.events/2022-annual-awards.