In an effort to raise environmental awareness throughout Lower Merion Township and to highlight environmental achievements, the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) sponsors the Annual “Go for the Green” awards to recognize residents, businesses, organizations and schools located in the Township or Narberth Borough or who conduct business in the Township or Narberth Borough.

Prior Recipients

Joseph M. Manko Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented for significant, long-term contributions to the environment epitomized by the career in public service, private environmental legal practice, environmental legal education, and non-profit board service of long-time Lower Merion Commissioner and former EPA Region 3 General Counsel Joseph M. Manko.

2024 - Jesse Lytle
2023 - Brian K Hoppy
2022 – West Laurel Hill Cemetery
2020 - George Manos & Elizabeth Rogan
2019 - Michael P. McCann, Ph.D. and Karen Snetselaar, Ph.D
2018 - Michael Stokes
2017 - Carl Watson
2016 - Peter Grove
2015 - Kenneth E. Davis
2013 - Robert D. Fox
2012 - Nora Goldfine
2011 - Mike Weilbacher
2010 - Alison B. Graham
2009 - Wally Maclean
2008 - Sandy Drayer

Maki San Miguel Paulson Sustainability

Presented in memory of a Lower Merion Environmental Advisory Council member who exemplified the award recipient’s qualities of expertise, creativity and tenacity in seeking and advocating solutions to global warming or the preservation of natural resources. 

2025 - Joe MacNeal
2024 - Sudie Herdman
2023 - Jo Cosgrove
2022 – Nancy Chernett
2021 - Climate Action Narbs_Nearbs (CANN), Stacey Griffin & Amy Feldman
2020 - Phyllis Rubin
2019 - Lower Merion Conservancy
2018 - Jennifer Pavao

Resident

Presented to an individual residing in Lower Merion or Narberth who has made or is making a material contribution to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources or to the making of a more sustainable community.

2025 - Dr. Karen Snetselaar
2024 - Hilarie Johnston
2023 - Michelle Detwiler
2022 – Rich Widmann
2021 - Joe MacNeal
2019 - Phyllis Blumberg
2018 - Orsolya Lazar
2017 - Jerry D. Levitt, M.D.
2016 - Jim Speer
2015 - The Haas Family
2014 - Dave Burke
2013 - Dana Axelrod and Margie Levinthal
2012 - Pasture Partners
2011 - Helen and Lee Peachey
2010 - G. A. Taylor Fernley
2009 - Brendan Kittredge
2008 - Jack Marine

Commercial Enterprise

Presented to an enterprise conducting business in Lower Merion or Narberth that has made or is making a material contribution to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources or to the making of a more sustainable community.  

2025 - Appleford Estate
2024 - Mother Compost
2023 - MOM's Organic Market
2022 – Mother Compost
2021 - Tiffin Indian Cuisine, Wynnewood and Bryn Mawr
2020 - Mother Compost, Gwenn Nolan
2019 - JDog Junk Removal and Hauling
2015 - Main Line reBuild
2014 - Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP
2013 - Silver and Silver
2012 - Terren Landscapes
2010 - Whole Foods, Wynnewood
2009 - Meyer Design
2008 - Dr. Jerald Matt

Organization

Presented to a citizens group or organization, such as, but not limited to, a neighborhood group, civic association, business association, homeowner association, or the like, based in Lower Merion or Narberth that has made or is making a material contribution to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources or to the making of a more sustainable community.

2025 - Narberth Train Station Volunteers
2024 - Shortridge Park Volunteers
2022 – Bridlewild Trail Association
2021 - Ardmore Progressive Civic Association Sheldon Lane Pollinator garden
2020 - Penn Valley Civic Association, President Michelle Detwiler
2019 - The Narberth Area Garden Club
2018 - NarbEarth Day Committee - Narberth Civic Association
2017 - West Laurel Hill Cemetery
2016 - The Friends of West Mill Creek Park
2015 - The Botanical Society of Lower Merion
2014 - Friends of Linwood Park
2013 - Rotary Club of Ardmore
2012 - Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail
2011 - Alec Williamson Bird Observation Area, Riverbend Environmental Education Center
2010 - Penn Wynne Green
2009 - Narberth Greens
2008 - Lower Merion Conservancy

Educational

Presented to a public or private preschool, primary school, or secondary school, or to a teacher, administrator, board member, staff member or school club of any such school, in Lower Merion or Narberth that has made or is making a material contribution to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources or to the making of a more sustainable community through its educational mission or otherwise. 

2025 - Youth Sustainability Leaders
2023 - LMSD Oakwell Student Movement
2022 – Riverbend Environmental Education Center
2020 - Penn Valley Elementary School, Principal Scott Mitchell & Teacher, Joseph Mudd
2019 - Bryn Mawr College
2018 - Deaver Wellness Farm & Dr. Dumas, Rosemont College
2017 - Riverbend Environmental Education Center
2016 - St. Joseph’s University and Eurhi Jones
2015 - BuildOn
2014 - The Cynwyd Elementary Green Council and Friends Central School, Grade 5 Garden Program
2013 - Dee Eckstein
2012 - Penn Valley Elementary School 
2011 - Pre-K Class at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth-El
2010 - Lower Merion Green Council
2009 - The Haverford School
2008 - Friends' Central School 

Institution 

Presented to a nonprofit institution, such as, but not limited to, a college, university, affiliated student or youth organization, community organization, religious congregation, social service provider, or the like located in Lower Merion or Narberth that has made or is making a material contribution to the protection and enhancement of our natural resources or to the making of a more sustainable community.  

2025 - Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El
2024 - Gladwyne Free Library
2022 – Bethel AME Ardmore Victory Gardens
2021 - Beth Am Israel, Penn Valley
2021 - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ardmore
2020 - Stoneleigh
2019 - Bryn Mawr College

Green Design and Development

Presented to a person or entity residing or conducting business in Lower Merion or Narberth that has engaged in innovative or thoughtful site planning, building or landscape design or the choice of building materials so as to preserve and protect natural resources or reduce the community’s carbon footprint. 

2025 - Penn Wynne Library Association
2021 - Refugia Design/Build
2021 - Tishman Speyer - Janet Giuliani and Andropogon Associates,Ltd. - Yaki Midovnik, ASLA
2020 - Aqua America & Tim Cassidy, Bernardon

Friend of Penn's Woods

Presented to a person or entity residing or located in Lower Merion or Narberth that has made or is making a material contribution to the growth, restoration, maintenance, and preservation of the community’s tree canopy or urban forest by personal stewardship, education or advocacy. 

2025 - Nick Cronin
2024 - Derrick Wu
2023 - Dan Mercer
2022 – Luke Hamilton and Bill Halpin
2021 - Alan Wood, Gladwyne

Government Service

Presented to an elected official or government staff member who, in such capacity, has made an exceptional contribution or series of such contributions to the sustainability of Lower Merion or Narberth or has exemplified responsible government stewardship of a municipality’s natural resources and environmental quality. 

2025 - Elizabeth "Lizzie" Diacik
2024 - Rob McGreevey
2023 - Samantha Bryant

Commercial Site Greening

A commercial property that has been enhanced through greening efforts such as the installation of trees, shrubs and other plant material, the reduction in impervious paving, or other improvement to the outdoor environment thereby improving the site ecologically and aesthetically. 

2017 - Refugia, Ltd.
2015 - CVS Pharmacy, 260 Rock Hill Road
2013 - Federal Realty Investment Trust and Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center
2011 - 308 E Lancaster Ave
2010 - Bryn Mawr Hospital - Rain Garden

Site Greening

A property that has been enhanced through greening efforts such as the installation of trees, shrubs and other plant material, the reduction in impervious paving, or other improvement to the outdoor environment thereby improving the site ecologically and aesthetically.

2019 - The Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail
2018 - Bruce Gill, Harriton House
2016 - The Shipley School

Multi-Family Resident

Any individual living in the Township or Narberth Borough 

Green Mobility and Transportation

Neighbors Working Together

2023 - Lesley Simon, Eric Satlow, Paul Laken, Peter Stein
2021 - Delmont Street neighbors

Local Innovator

2022 - SHIFT Sustainable Goods+Services

Honorable Mention

2025 -  Temple Adath Israel and City Avenue District 

2023 - SHIFT Sustainable Goods + Services
2022 – Dan Mercer and Sally Mattison
2021 - Bethel AME of Ardmore, Bryn Mawr Beautiful, Peace Advocacy Network