Join us for the Environmental Stewardship Awards!
In Martin County, our environmental heroes don’t wear capes. They wear gloves and outdoor gear, wade into seagrass beds, beautify public spaces and lead on hands-on nature adventures.
This year, Keep Martin Beautiful is shining a spotlight on 28 such champions with its Environmental Stewardship Awards, a celebration of the people and projects making a difference in the community’s natural landscape.
From restoring fragile shorelines and reviving local waterways to organizing community cleanups and nurturing the next generation of eco-conscious citizens, this year’s nominees demonstrate that protecting the environment takes creativity and persistence. Each reflects a deep commitment to protecting the waters, open spaces and neighborhoods that make Martin County unique.
The Environmental Stewardship Awards ceremony will take place Thursday, April 30, at Willoughby Golf Club. It promises to be more than just a formal gathering. It’s a chance for volunteers, students, educators, business leaders, and environmental advocates to mingle, share stories, and celebrate the projects that are quietly transforming the county.
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi and Stacy Weller Ranieri, President of The Firefly Group, will return as emcees, guiding the evening with a mix of insight, humor and enthusiasm.
Tickets are $175, with discounts for students, teachers, and nominees, and attendees can support the cause further through sponsorships or a silent auction. A list of nominees and details are available at www.keepmartinbeautiful.org.
These awards serve as a reminder that meaningful change often begins close to home with neighbors rolling up their sleeves, children learning to care for nature, and communities working together to preserve the beauty around them. In Martin County, it seems, stewardship isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a way of life.
