The School of Natural Resources celebrated faculty, staff, alumni and students whose dedication and hard work shape its community and inspire a sustainable future. The awards highlighted the positive impacts of recipients who display excellence, integrity, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, innovation and mentorship through their contributions to SNR. The 2024 SNR Awards event was held Tuesday, Nov. 5.

This year’s award recipients included:

Impact on Teaching: Ben Knapp, Associate Professor

Impact on Research: Mike Stambaugh, Associate Professor of Forest Ecology

Impact on Service: Robin Rotman, Assistant Professor of Energy and Environmental Law and Policy

Impact by a Staff Member: Kathryn Leeper, Academic Advisor

Impact by an Undergraduate Student: Allison Collier, Environmental Sciences (Emphasis, Atmospheric Science), Senior

Impact by a Graduate Student: Anjeeta Nain, Natural Resources, Graduate Student

Impact by a SNR Alum: Dominic Stelzer, B.S., Forest Management/Forest Resources Management, ’20

Director’s Award for Service: Joe Engeln, SNR Advisory Council