Grace Kubofcik Friend of the Patapsco Award
The Grace Kubofcik Friend of the Patapsco Award honors the service and legacy of former PHG board President Grace Kubofcik. The award is given to individuals and organizations for exceptional stewardship, interpretation and/or preservation of the environment, history, and culture of the Patapsco River Valley and watershed.
Eligibility:
This award is open to both individuals and organizations, including those that have received PHG funding. Current PHG board members and staff are ineligible.
Nominations:
Nominations, including self-nominations, will be accepted through July 15 of each year. All nominations must be submitted online via the form below and should include a discussion of how the nominee has met the award criteria.
Award Selection:
One award will be granted during the fiscal year, which runs from July to June. Patapsco Heritage Greenway’s Executive Committee will review all nominations. This is a non-monetary award, and recipients will be recognized at a public event.
Award Recipients
Patapsco Heritage Greenway presented the inaugural 2025 Grace Kubofcik Friend of the Patapsco Award to Fred Dorsey.
Since retiring in 1998, Fred has been an incredible advocate for preservation and heritage in Howard County demonstrating ongoing dedication to research and sharing knowledge with the public. He has led or contributed to a range of activities that far exceed the award criteria and has been an exemplary and highly active community member in advocating for preservation.
A Watershed in Time Video
What is a watershed? How big is a watershed? Why are watersheds important? How can we achieve a sustainable future in the Patapsco Valley watershed? Explore these questions and more in our short video and learn more about what you can do, from individual and collective action to supporting our larger video project.
