Harry E. Dailey, of Cedarville, Illinois, winner of a Good Steward Award that recognizes those who practice stewardship through their conservation work on private property. Dailey has purchased and reclaimed more than 100 acres of neglected land, adding a pond and implementing an effective tree- and shrub-planting program.

Since beginning his work in 1979, he has now planted 2,000 dogwoods and 1,500 mixed pine and hardwood trees. He has also planted native grass and plum trees to enhance wildlife habitat, and has passed his love of tree planting and conservation on to younger family members to continue his work.

Leroy Orsburn, of Wewoka, Oklahoma, winner of the second 2001 Good Steward Award for his lifetime commitment to tree planting and conservation. A retired farmer and rancher, in 1990 Orsburn started a wildlife habitat improvement plot on land he donated to the Seminole County 4-H Club.

Orsburn also provided seedlings and equipment for planting, and under his direction 4-H members have planted trees for conservation and wildlife enhancement. He also schedules and teaches day camps at the site, which is now used as an outdoor classroom for area schools and youth groups.

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Leaders in tree planting and environmental stewardship from around the country and world will be honored by The Arbor Day Foundation at its 28th annual Arbor Day Awards celebration to be held in Nebraska City, Nebraska on Saturday, April 29, 2000. The awards ceremony is part of the Arbor Day weekend celebration held in Nebraska City from April 28-30. Award winners are recognized for their leadership in the cause of tree planting, conservation, and environmental stewardship.