Governor's Day At The Fair - WMDT 47 News - Delmarva's Choice

HARRINGTON, Del. - Thursday was not just senior's day, also governor's day at the Delaware State Fair. Governor Jack Markell got here at 10 AM this morning and by now he has seen just about everything the fair has to offer.

Markell and other state leaders honored several locals, most of them kids, for their efforts to better the environment. Markell says "I love there awards that recognize people throughout our community, who are doing great work. They're not doing it for the recognition, they're doing it because they believe in it. I think we have folks of all ages here in the states, who know how important it is to protect our environment."

Awards:

Young environmentalist of the year awards:

High School: Melissa Matsanka

Middle School: Caitlin Aber

Elementary School: Gabriel Fennemore

Youth Fishing Tournament:

Sussex County – Andrew Wertz

Kent county: Sophia Gordy

New Castle County/Statewide: Emma Griffith

Hunting and Fishing Photography Contest Winners:

First Place Fishing Photo: Michele Reeder

First Place Hunting Photo : Tom Burke

Wetland Warrior Awards:

Clif Bakhsh - Community Volunteer

David Carter – Wetland Professional

DNREC Outstanding Volunteer Awards for 2012

Youth – Girl Scout Daisy Troop 115

Group (tie) – Mobile Surf Fisherman and Delaware Equine Council

Research – Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey Volunteer Site Leaders

Conservation/Restoration – Cari Updike

Environmental Education – Greg Hughes

Business Partner – Timberland Outlets