deadline for THE 2021 AWARD NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, Oct. 15.
Click on an award category above (right-hand side) to submit a nomination.
The 3rd annual Tennessee River Ripple Effect Awards presented by Yamaha RightWaters ™ will recognize the many individuals, groups, companies and organizations that work hard to improve and protect the Tennessee River watershed and its tributaries.
This work often goes unsung, and we want to help celebrate the good stewards of our ‘singing river!’ (If you’re not familiar with this reference, visit The Shoals, Alabama). It’s our hope that sharing these success stories will motivate more Tennessee River Valley community members to take action for the Tennessee River, creating a ripple effect through our river communities!
The Tennessee River Ripple Effect Awards are presented in coordination with ‘Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month’ in October.
2020 award recipients
CONSERVATION
East Region – Norris Lake Project | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle Region – David Bolling, City Manager of Kingston, TN | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
West Region – Tennessee Riverline | VIEW AWARD VIDEO
ADOPT A RIVER MILE / STORM DRAIN
East Region – Knoxville Volunteer Rotary Club | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle Region – Jim Hill / Chickamauga Fly, Bait, & Casting Club | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
West Region – Phillip Toon | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT / LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
East Region – City of Knoxville Stormwater Engineering | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle Region – Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
West Region – Johnsonville State Historic Park. | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE
Keep Knoxville Beautiful | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
ELECTED OFFICIAL
City Councilwoman Paige Bibbee – City of Decatur, AL | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
STANDOUT YOUTH
East Region – Cash “The Conservation Kid” Daniels | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle Region – Hannah Bailey | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
MARINA / RESORT
Fontana Village Resort & Marina | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
BUSINESS / CORPORATION
East Region – Dollywood | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle Region – Discovery, Inc. | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
West Region – Caterpillar Reman | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
BEACON AWARD
East – Donna Dunn | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
Middle – Mark Campen | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
West – Darrin Samborski | WATCH AWARD VIDEO
2021 Award Categories:
Conservation
Adopt a River Mile / Storm Drain
Standout Youth
Marina
Business
Government Depart./Law Enforcement
Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
Elected Official
Beacon Award