In 2014, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) established the Allagash Awards to honor those who have been NRCM members for twenty years or more. The award is aptly named for the issue upon which NRCM was founded.
In 1959, a small group of dedicated conservationists established NRCM in response to threats to the Allagash River. They were met with profound success. Thanks to their efforts, the Allagash River Waterway was forever protected from development and dams in 1966. Thanks to NRCM’s members, vital environmental victories have continued through NRCM’s long history.
Today, nearly 2,000 individuals and families have been a part of NRCM for 20 years or more.
When a member reaches their 20th year, NRCM presents them with an award featuriong artwork inspired by the Allagash River Waterway as depicted by a different Maine artist.
NRCM is an effective voice for Maine’s environment because of our dedicated members. We are so grateful for the many years of support from Allagash Award recipients!
Past Award Artwork
2019 Allagash Award, "Good to See You Old Elm" encaustic on panel by Hélène Farrar
Banner photo of Allagash Lake by NRCM member Wendy Weiger
