Elizabeth W. Thorndike Adirondack Achievement Award
The Elizabeth Thorndike Adirondack Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the long-term sustainability of the Adirondack Park through scholarship, research, and policy leadership. In addition to her distinguished professional career, Liz Thorndike has provided invaluable service to numerous boards. She was instrumental in founding the Adirondack Research Consortium as a respected nonprofit organization and continues to contribute her expertise as a member of the Board of Trustees at Paul Smith’s College.
2026 Thorndike Adirondack Achievement Awardee
Dr. Jon D. Erickson, University of Vermont
Pictured at UVM with Jon are (left to right): Ellen Percy Kraly, Colgate University and ARC President; Jon; Peter Neuman, Dean, Rubenstein School, University of Vermont; Kim Coleman, UVM Professor and ARC Board Member; and, Dan Fitts, ARC Executive Director
Past Adirondack Achievement Award Honorees
Celebration of Honorees Slideshow
