Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS), is offering an annual award to honor the memory of Edith “Edie” Keasbey (1930-2020), one of its founding members and someone who “made a difference”. The catalyst for her work and the center of her life became protecting the Great Swamp and the life that depended on it. More background on Edie can be found here.
The $1,000 award is being offered annually to graduating high school seniors with future aspirations towards causes core to the FrOGS mission. The applicant must be a senior residing in the Brewster, Carmel, Dover, or Pawling school districts, although attendance at these schools is not required.
Please download a copy of the application form here, complete it and email to [email protected]. The application and essay questions are key in evaluating the candidates and will lead to a final interview round.
Applications must be received by March 31, 2025 for consideration.
If you would like to make a donation to our ongoing memorial fund, please click here to make an online payment, or send a check to FrOGS at P.O. Box 373, Pawling, NY 12564, with the purpose clearly stated. Many thanks!