About the Awards
Information about the Sentinel Award, including the nomination and selection process. Click for details
Join Us in December 2024
2024 Community Sentinel Awards Ceremony
2024 Community Sentinel Awards
The Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship is an annual award that honors environmental activism and advocacy. Established in 2015, the Sentinel Award recognizes the pivotal role of individuals championing change on the front lines of the environmental movement, particularly those working to mitigate the adverse effects of fossil fuels on their communities and environment.
Nominations
We are accepting nominations for the 2024 Community Sentinel Award until October 6, 2024. Submit a nomination
2024 Ceremony
The award ceremony will be held in person and live streamed for virtual attendees in December 2024.
About the 2024 Sentinel Awards
Presented by FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network, the $1000 award is given to five individuals across the U.S. who demonstrate extraordinary courage and commitment in promoting environmental justice and leading the charge for a healthier, more just future. Click here for information on eligibility
As part of each year’s program, we also honor the memory of environmental activists and advocates as part of the Community Sentinel Awards program. Click here to submit an individual for the Legacy of Heroes
Meet the Community Sentinels
Gillian Graber
Pennsylvania
Debra Ramirez
Louisiana
Sarah Martik
Pennsylvania
Maury Johnson
West Virginia
Anaïs Peterson
Pennsylvania
Legacy of Heroes
Each year, FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network honor the memory of environmental activists and advocates as part of the Community Sentinel Awards program.
The 2023 Sentinel Awards
Our 2024 Sponsors
Please contact us at info@fractracker.org for information on 2024 sponsorship opportunities.
Community Sentinel Award Winners
2015
Dory Hippauf – Dallas, PA
Craig Stevens – Herndon, VA
Therese Vick – Raleigh, NC
2016
Alma Hasse – Fruitland, ID
Alex Lotorto – Milford, PA
Vera Scroggins – Brackney, PA
2017
Ranjana Bhandari – Arlington, TX
Frank Finan – Hop Bottom, PA
Ray Kemble – Montrose, PA
2018
Ellen Gerhart – Pennsylvania
Natasha Léger – Colorado
Rebecca Roter – of Pennsylvania, now Georgia
Youth award: Nalleli Cobo – California
2019
Ron Gulla – Canonsburg, PA
Sharon Lavigne – St. James, LA
Allie Rosenbluth – Medford, OR
Melissa Troutman – Pittsburgh, PA
2020
Edith Abeyta – North Braddock, PA
Yvette Arellano – Houston, TX
Theresa Landrum – Detroit, MI
Brenda Jo McManama – Fairmont, WV
2021
John Beard – Port Arthur, TX
Veronica Coptis – Greene County, PA
Travis London – Donaldsonville, LA
Love Sanchez – Corpus Christi, TX
2022
Cesar Aguirre – CA
Dr. Joy and Jo Banner – LA
Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck – NC
Chanté Davis – LA
Jill Hunkler – OH
Laurie Barr – PA
2023
Anaïs Peterson – PA
Debra Ramirez – LA
Gillian Graber – LA
Maury Johnson – WV
Sarah Martik – LA
Legacy of Heroes
Bobbie Jean Nelson – Pascagoula, Mississippi
Leah Velez – New York, NY
Leslee McCarty – Barboursville, WV
Bill Hughes – Wetzel County, WV
April Pierson-Keating – Buckhannon, WV
Ricky Allen Roles – Silt, CO
John Trallo Sr. – Sonestown, PA
LEARN MORE ABOUT PREVIOUS SENTINELS
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Erica Jackson2023-10-19 19:12:372023-12-11 17:48:29The 2023 Legacy of Heroes Award
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FracTracker Alliance2023-10-18 17:15:202023-11-08 23:18:04Announcing the 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Justice
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FracTracker Alliance2022-01-05 11:18:332022-01-06 14:45:32A Community Sentinel’s leadership continues: Melissa Troutman since 2019
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FracTracker Alliance2022-01-04 15:50:272022-01-24 18:37:20Congratulations to the 2021 Community Sentinels!
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FracTracker Alliance2020-12-14 15:30:082021-10-14 15:50:232020 Community Sentinel Awards Recap
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FracTracker Alliance2019-10-29 11:26:172021-10-04 18:11:05A successful 2019 Community Sentinel Award Reception- a full summary
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FracTracker Alliance2019-09-25 11:15:502021-04-15 14:55:40Announcing the 2019 Sentinel Award Winners
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Shannon Smith
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Shannon Smith2019-08-01 08:55:212021-04-15 14:56:272019 Community Sentinel Award nominations now being accepted
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FracTracker Alliance2018-12-04 17:44:212021-04-15 14:57:04A Sincere Thank You, 2018 Community Sentinel Award Recipients
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