Last Update: 08/26/2023
2019 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Rob Eckenrode & Amy Mehteny
For scientific and research endeavors using hypoviruses to control the chestnut blight fungus
2018 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Don & Sheryl Kines
For efforts to restore the American chestnut into eastern North American forests as they manage the largest chestnut orchard in the State of WV.
2017 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Sam Muncy & Sharon Reeves Cotrill
For their tireless efforts on behalf of the WV chapter of TACF, and as a 2-term chapter treasurer. They also oversee all efforts on behalf of the WV chapter at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in association with the Boy Scouts of America.
2016 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Fred Hebard & Dayle Zanzinger
For his work at The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF). It would not be where it is today without the perseverance of Dr. Frederick V. Hebard, its longest tenured employee.
2015 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Robert & Carolyn Sypolt
For initiating and managing the Duane Waddell American Chestnut Demonstration Orchard at Preston High School and at four other West Virginia sites.
2014 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Bryan & Lisa Burhans
For his untiring and dedicated leadership, from 2009 until July 2014, as the President and CEO of The American Chestnut Foundation, known as TACF.
2013 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Darrell & Gloria Dean
For co-initiating a Preston County chestnut research orchard, and maintaining a mini hybrid chestnut garden in Rowlesburg
2012 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Mark & Mindy Double
For scientific and research endeavors using hypoviruses to control the chestnut blight fungus.
2011 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Charles "Rick" & Alice Sypolt
For scientific endeavors and major contribution in establishing two Hybrid American Chestnut Orchards at Glenville State College.
2010 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
William & Nora MacDonald
For scientific and research endeavors using hypoviruses to control the chestnut blight fungus.
2009 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Charles & Doris Wotring
For artistic and creative crafting of chestnut furniture.
2008 Mr. & Mrs. Chestnut
Walter "Bud" & Betty Shaver
For artistic endeavors and creative chestnut wood carvings.