Trees Forever honored six award winners at the nonprofit’s Annual Celebration and Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 14th. These are outstanding volunteers, environmental stewards, partners, and advocates who exemplify the mission of Trees Forever. The  Outstanding Elected Official or Advocate award was given to Andy Dahl with the Washington Tree Committee. The Media Partner Award was given to TJ Rhodes with The News in Kalona. As a nonprofit, Trees Forever engages an average of 7,000 volunteers annually throughout the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in planting projects or work that otherwise enhances water quality, pollinator and wildlife habitat, and more.