Flying Home Is the Publication of the Year!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PALM SPRINGS, CA –The Public Lands Alliance (PLA) has announced the recipients of its 2018 Partnership Awards that celebrate the best in public lands partnerships. These awards honor individuals, organizations, publications, products, programs and services that embody leading edge achievements in the preservation of public lands and the enrichment of visitors.

More than 370 people attended the awards ceremony during the Public Lands Alliance Convention and Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA on February 28. Impact Photographics sponsored the awards program and ceremony.

A total of 13 awards were presented to individuals and organizations. In addition, there were 13 honorable mentions given along with a popular vote, Partners Choice Award.

Awards were given in six categories:

• Corporate Stewardship Award

• Public Lands Partner Award

• Agency Leadership Award

• Innovative Product Award

• Outstanding Public Engagement Award

• Publication of the Year

“The Partnership Awards honor the incredible efforts of the public and private sector, working together for the benefit of public lands,” said David Poteet, Board President of PLA.

“This year’s nominations are phenomenal examples of how partners can accomplish the extraordinary.”

PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR

The Publication of the Year Award recognizes a book or other publication created in partnership by a nonprofit organization and a public land that embodies innovation in educating and interpreting public lands to its readers and impacts a substantial audience. Each year an award is granted to both an organization with annual gross revenues above and below $1.5 million.

AWARD WINNER FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH GROSS REVENUE BELOW $1.5 MILLION: 

• “Flying Home, The Colorado Plateau From Above And Below,” Peaks, Plateaus & Canyons Association

For additional details on the individual awards recipients, click HERE!

About the Public Lands Alliance, The Public Lands Alliance is a network of more than 130 member organizations that serve more than 600 public lands and contribute over $250 million dollars annually to the preservation and visitor enhancement of those lands. PLA members are found in all states and territories and provide operational and interpretive support to nonprofit organizations and their land management agency partners.