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The GCV Award for
Meritorious Achievement in Conservation was first made in 1974, and in
1989 was named for Mrs. Arthur A. Dugdale of the Ashland Garden Club, an
outstanding member of the GCV who originated the Conservation Forum. It
is presented to an organization, industry or an individual who is not a
GCV member for outstanding work in conservation. (Nomination
deadline May 31)
Download
guidelines for submitting Dugdale applications
For additional information please contact
the Conservation Chairman.
Dugdale Award 2007
The Elizabeth Cabell Dugdale Award for
Conservation was presented to Union Bank and Trust on November 8
at the Garden Club of Virginia’s 49th Annual Conservation Forum
at Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge on Assateague Island. Accepting
the award on behalf of the Bank was Mr. Rod Gentry, Vice
President at the Union Bank branch office at 2151 Barracks Road
in Charlottesville.
The Dugdale Award is given to an organization,
industry or an individual who is not a member of the GCV. Union
Bank and Trust built the branch office with consideration to
preserving the natural beauty of the site. Even though a
permit had been given to pave over a small stream, a bridge was
built instead. The bank was positioned to preserve the
stream and to provide as much space for nature as possible.
Biofilters were created using native species as plantings to
address the runoff of water from the parking lot into the
stream. Now the public comes to the site to sit and enjoy its
beauty. We commend Union Bank as an example of an industry
that integrates environmental responsibility into the business
model.
History of
Dugdale Winners
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