Recipient: Bob Vierck

This esteemed award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to PATU’s mission. It recognizes someone with a long-standing commitment to coldwater conservation, protection, and restoration, as well as exemplary volunteerism and leadership.

Recipient: Adam Smith

This esteemed award recognizes an individual from a governmental agency, private enterprise, or non-profit organization who has made exceptional contributions to advancing TU's mission of conserving, protecting, restoring, and sustaining Pennsylvania’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds.

Recipient: Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited

This prestigious award honors a chapter that exemplifies diversity among its members. It is vital for chapters to actively engage youth, women, and men, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment. Such diversity not only strengthens the chapter’s sustainability but also allows seasoned members to share their knowledge with newcomers.

Jim Lanning, Bob Vierck, Charles Charlesworth, Greg Malaska, Judi Sittler

Robert Vierck (Webmaster) receiving 2016 PATU Best Website Award

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited honored our own Spring Creek chapter with the 2014 Edward Urbas Best Chapter Award during their annual Fall Meeting.

Pictured from the left are Paula Sowers, Bob Vierck, Brian Wagner, Judi Sittler and Brian Wagner.

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited honored our own Spring Creek chapter with the 2014 Doc Fritchey Award for Outstanding Coldwater Conservationist during their annual Fall Meeting.

Pictured are Judi Sittler and Brian Wagner.

Chairman of National Leadership Council Mick McCorcle awards our President Robert Vierck the 2016 Gold Trout award as the nation's most outstanding TU Chapter

Article from Centre Daily Times about the "Gold Trout" Chapter

Jim Lanning (award winner) with Robert Vierck

Bev Smith and Franklin Tate awarding Judi Sittler 2015 Distinguished Service Award - Youth Education