2022 Service Awards | Florida State Parks

Volunteer Awards

Don Philpott receives the award with Tammy Gustafson and Chuck Hatcher.

Volunteer Spotlight, Don Philpott

Don Philpott is the recipient of the Gold Medal Award for 30,000 Hours of Volunteer Service.

"Momma Sue" Buchheister

Volunteer Spotlight, Sue Buchheister

"Momma Sue" Buchheister is the recipient of the 2023 Gold Medal Award for 30,000 Hours of Service.

25,000 Hours of Service

The Marion Therapeutic Riding Association has contributed 25,000 hours of service to the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

Caroline Davis receives the award from Scott Robinson and Kim Hardin at St. Andrews State Park.

The Irene DeLaby Award is given to those who have served 10,000 hours.

Caroline Davis has volunteered 10,000 hours at St. Andrews State Park.
The Natural Bridge Historic Society has volunteered 10,000 hours at Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park.
Paul Christensen has volunteered 10,000 hours at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
The Ocala Mountain Bike Association has volunteered 10,000 hours at the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.
John Long has volunteered 10,000 hours at Koreshan State Park.
Club Scrub has volunteered 10,000 hours at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Years of Service

27 years – Don Philpott, Wekiwa Springs State Park.
25 years – Dwight Schwartz, Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach.
25 years - Chris Beisler, Hillsborough River State Park.
Dorothy “Dottie” Kennedy, Myakka River State Park.
20 Years – Daniel Cleary, Lake Louisa State Park.
20 Years - James Velten, Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.
20 years - Nijola Gryn, Myakka River State Park.
20 Years - Bruce Kay, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.