The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Awards are presented to individuals, organizations and communities each year to acknowledge and honor their work in the areas of tree planting, sustainable landscaping and environmental education. This tradition began in 1980; since then we have recognized more than 250 people and organizations in ten award categories. This year we will recognize 11 individuals.

The 2024 awards reception will be held on Friday, November 8 from 2-4 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln.