Richard D. Morse Memorial Award Fund
Richard D. Morse Memorial Award
Pictured above, Rick enjoying one of his favorite places, the Adirondacks. (Photo provided)
In partnership with Ecology and Environment, the Adirondack Research Consortium has established an annual Award Fund in honor of Rick Morse. Rick was a colleague and friend with deep experience in environmental policy, a strong commitment to building more resilient communities, and a special place in his heart for the Adirondack Region. In addition to his work in crafting leading environmental policies for New York State, Rick was a gifted musician and ironman athlete.
Through the Fund, $500 awards are given annually to a student(s) who are studying at one of the colleges/universities with connection to the Adirondack Region and share the passion Rick had for environmental policy, music, and/or outdoor activities in the Adirondacks. The 2021 Award will be presented at the Virtual Awards Program planned for early May.
Over $10,000 was originally raised for the Morse Award Fund. You can help keep Rick’s vision and passion for the Adirondacks alive by helping to fund this scholarship program in his name by donating with a credit card or check using the form found at the bottom of this page. Thank you for supporting this wonderful program!
2021 Award Winner
Jesse Rock, Gradute Student, Paul Smith's College
Pictured above, ARC President and Paul Smith's College Professor, Dr. Melanie Johnson, presents Jesse Rock with a $500 check from the Rick Morse Award Fund. Jesse played a muscial tribute in honor of Rick during the 5-5@5 Award Webinar. A recording of the program can be seen HERE.
Meet the 2020 Award Winners
Jordan Spordone and Malerie Muratorin
Paul Smith's College
Pictured above is Consortium President and Paul Smith's College Professor Dr. Melanie Johnson presenting a $500 check to Jordan, and below, a check to Mal on a rainy day on the college campus. Congratulation to both of you!
See a video of the Fall Awards Program
2019 Award Winners
Katherine Gale, Paul Smith’s College
Kai Scarang, Hamilton College
See the 2019 program from the Award Ceremony
2018 Award Winner: Amanda Preston, Paul Smith's College
Listen to Amanda accept the Morse Award
2017 Award Winner: Tyler Dezago, Paul Smith's College
See the Award announcement.
Dan Fitts and Dan Castle with the 2017 Morse Award for Tyler Dezago of Paul Smith's College
PLEASE DONATE TO THE MORSE AWARD!
To donate with a credit card, please complete the following fields in this donation form. Once completed please click the "go to step 2" button to add your donation choices to a PayPal shopping cart. The cart will open in a new window and allows a user to process payment with their PayPal account or by credit card. To donate by check, make them payable to the Adirondack Research Consortium, and send to P.O. Box 96, Paul Smiths, NY, 12970.