The York County Conservation District has presented Jennifer Bankowski with the award for “Outstanding Conservation Educator for 2005”.  Each year, the Conservation District recognizes individuals and groups whose efforts have demonstrated support of conservation in York County .

Bankowski received the award for her efforts as Community Services Specialist for the York County Solid Waste Authority.  In that capacity, Bankowski provides school students and civic groups with environmental education programming on a wide range of waste management topics including paper recycling, composting and waste-to-energy.  She also assists with the County Envirothon and serves on the sponsorship committee.  In addition, Bankowski serves on the board of the York County Conservation Society and handles public information related to promoting the Society and the educational benefits of Indian Steps Museum .

The Authority facilitates responsible solid waste management through an integrated strategy that emphasizes waste reduction, education, recycling and resource recovery.  The Authority is the owner of the York County Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township ; and owns and operates a Yard Waste Transfer Facility, a Recyclable Materials Drop-off Center and an Education Center .