Jim Robertson - Environmental Award

Park Field of Jamestown High School
was awarded the Jim Robertson $1,000 Environmental Scholarship at the recent Earth Day ceremony. The scholarship is sponsored by the James City Clean County Commission and the James City Ruritan Club. Pictured from left are Will Barnes, James City Clean County Commissioner; Parker Field; and Michael Scruggs, James City Ruritan Club Vice President.

The Jim Robertson Environmental Award was established in memory of Jim Robertson. Mr. Robertson was a member of both organizations. For more than 20 years, Mr. Robertson served as a volunteer organizing countless beautification projects on school grounds and other County property. Mr. Robertson was an exceptional volunteer and dedicated thousands of hours making our community a better place to live. The purpose of the award is to recognize students that are developing the same appreciation of our natural environment and who work to preserve the beauty of our natural landscape.

What: $1,000 scholarship to be awarded to one high school senior in recognition of outstanding work in preserving the natural environment.

Who Should Apply:

1. Nominees must be a resident of James City County.
2. Nominees must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
3. Nominees plan to further their education by attending a higher educational institution.
4. Nominees must expend a minimum 25 hours individually or 50 hours as part of a group project.
5. Nominee activities must occur during their high school years.
6. Nominees must detail specific accomplishments as an individual or as part of a group.
7. Describe each activity on an attached sheet.  Photographs are acceptable.

When: Applications must be received by Monday, March 13, 2009, in order to be considered for this year's award. If you miss this year's deadline, do not let that discourage you from preparing early for next year's award!

Ask Your School's Guidance Counselor for an Application, or Contact: