Aileen Hughes Award Program
The Aileen Hughes Award Program by Chesapeake Bay Trust honors outstanding, science-driven leadership and innovation in land conservation among Maryland land trusts.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; one award annually; project period up to 12 months
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding leadership in land conservation among Maryland land trusts, supporting excellence and innovation in stewardship.
Key Information: Only Maryland land trusts with a current Cooperative Agreement with MET are eligible; award is made to the land trust on behalf of an individual.
Description
The Aileen Hughes Award Program, offered under the Keep Maryland Beautiful initiative by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with the Maryland Environmental Trust, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and Maryland Department of Transportation, annually honors individuals representing Maryland land trusts who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in land conservation. The award commemorates Aileen Hughes, a prominent conservationist and civil rights advocate, by supporting the work of Maryland land trusts and promoting high standards of innovation, collaboration, and stewardship in protecting Maryland’s natural and cultural resources.
