About the Award

The Greenwood Award was established to recognize individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to protecting and enhancing our regional environment. Named after Richard Greenwood, who was the first recipient in 1992, this prestigious award has become a cherished tradition of the Idyllwild Earth Fair.

Each year, the Earth Fair Committee selects a recipient who exemplifies dedication to environmental stewardship in our community and region.

Greenwood Award Plaque

Karin and Richard Greenwood with the award plaque

Award Recipients

2014
Dr. Wilbur "Bill" Mayhew
2013
Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council
2012
Dr. Kate Kramer
2011
Dr. Katherine Siva Saubel
2010
Sage Mountain Farm
2009
Karin Greenwood
2008
Holly Owens
2007
Joyce Burke
2006
Ina Rae Lengyel
2005
Coachella Mountains Conservancy
2004
Daniel McCarthy
2003
Center for Biological Diversity
2002
Kay Ceniceros
2001
Geary Hund & Sherry Rusch
2000
Joan Taylor
1999
Mark Jorgensen
1998
Kevin Brennan
1997
Kristy Baker
1996
Mount San Jacinto National History Association
1995
Dr. Michael Hamilton
1994
Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks
1993
Izaak Walton League
1992
Richard Greenwood

Award Ceremony

The Greenwood Award is presented during a special ceremony at each year's Earth Fair. The award is a symbol of our community's appreciation for those who work tirelessly to protect our natural environment.

Dr. Mike Hamilton presents the 2003 Greenwood Award to Kassie Siegel, accepting on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity for the organization’s outstanding contributions to regional environmental protection. Greenwood Award Recipients from left: Richard Greenwood, Ina Rae Lengyel, Kristy Baker, Holly Owens, Mike Hamilton, and Kevin Brennan Karin and Richard Greenwood Dr. Jen Gee, Director of the James Reserve, accepts the 2014 Greenwood Award on behalf of Professor Wilbur “Bill” Mayhew, a pioneering conservationist and educator who passed away later that year. Daniel McCarthy Receiving Greenwood Award in 2004 Design of the New Greenwood Award Plaque Another Group Photo of Greenwood Award Recipients Karin Greenwood Receiving Award in 2009 Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, representing California’s 45th District, presenting an additional award to Karin Greenwood in 2009 Kate Kramer and Family at Greenwood Award 2012 The Original Greenwood Award Phil and Juany Nobel of Sage Mountain Farm receiving the Greenwood Award in 2010

Nominate Someone for the 2025 Greenwood Award

Do you know an individual or organization making significant contributions to our local environment? We invite you to nominate them for the 2025 Greenwood Award. Nominations will be accepted until May 1, 2025.

Submit a Nomination