Spa Creek Conservancy board members were pleased to accept the Martha Wood Leadership Award from the City of Annapolis at a city council meeting on April 11, 2016. 
The City Council Citation recognized many years of dedicated service to the Annapolis area.
Annapolis City Mayor Michael Pantelides presented the award and said, “We acknowledge the Conservancy for its stewardship of the Spa Creek Watershed through education, preservation, and restoration. We recognize Spa Creek Conservancy for your community involvement with environmental awareness programs and events that are fun as well as educational for youth, including numerous workshops and hands-on activities.”
“For your consistent and successful efforts in serving as a guardian of our precious environment, we applaud your determination and honor you tonight.”
Shown in the photo receiving the award in Council Chambers from left to right: from the City of Annapolis Housing Authority, Mary Ellen Turner and Spa Creek Conservancy board members: Regina Rochez, Donna Jefferson, Mark Budniewski, Marianne Rizzo and Mayor Michael Pantelides.