The National Environmental Banking Association is proud to honor this year’s award recipients—leaders who exemplify innovation, integrity, and excellence in advancing mitigation banking and ecological restoration.
These individuals and organizations are setting new standards for environmental outcomes, strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, and inspiring the next generation of restoration professionals.
Bridget Carnahan, Senior Regulatory Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District
David Jordan, Professional Engineer and co-owner of multiple wetland mitigation banks throughout Virginia
Learn more about each recipient, view past winners, and download the full awards program here:
Congratulations to all our honorees—and thank you for helping move our industry forward!
— The NEBA Awards Committee
Mitigation banking is often discussed in terms of credits—wetland credits, stream credits, or other units used to compensate for unavoidable environmental impacts. But the value of a mitigation bank extends far beyond the regulatory credit itself. Well-designed mitigation banks can provide a broad range of ecosystem services that benefit watersheds, wildlife, communities, and taxpayers.Cleaner Water •
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