Congrats to Joan Steiner for being honored as an outstanding community volunteer!
Name: Joan Steiner
Nominating Organization: Irvine Ranch Conservancy
Honoree Category: Animals & Environment
Why Nominated: Google “Fire Watch” on the internet and you’ll probably find a picture or video clip of Joan Steiner. Joan brings a great level of enthusiasm and dedication to the Fire Watch Program. Always ready to deploy, Joan’s passion to protect the wild lands is evident every time you talk to her; making her a terrific spokesperson for news crews and reporters. Joan is also one of the most active docents in the Public Programs department, leading and assisting with many different recreational hikes and trail boss activities. Her specialty is distance hiking, with many of her programs cover well over 15 miles. The participants on these outings get to experience places on the land that most people never see. Joan is always eager to share the unique and special attributes that are found along the way. She is a true ambassador for the Conservancy, the landowners of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, and the many wonderful places that are found there.
Please write a note of congratulations below!
2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards 
Congratulations Joan! Thank you so much for being such an amazing volunteer!
Yay! Congrats Joan! Thank you for leading such excellent distance hikes and for guiding me into trail guide status.
Congratulations and thanks Joan, for your ongoing commitment to both excellent programs and protecting the wildlands.
Congratulations Joan, what a trooper!
Thanks for being a steady force in our volunteer program, Joan! Your hiking boots have truly explored all corners of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks!
Thank you Joan and congratulations!
Congratulations, Joan! Thank you for all you do!
Congratulation Joan! We are so lucky to have you as one of our volunteers. The dedication and attention to every program is unsurpassed. Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations Joan, it’s always good to see you and Ed on Fire Watch. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for everything you do Joan. You area a great spokesperson for the Fire Watch program and I feel very lucky to have you in the program. Thanks again for all the words of encouragement while I was getting my HAM radio license.
Joan, you totally deserve this. Congratulations!
Congrats, Joan! I look forward to hiking with you and Ed in the near future. Thanks for your many hours fo service to the IRC.
Congratulations. Its always good to be with you on the hiking trails. Thanks Joan, for all you contribute.
Excellent and keep up your good work.
Congrats, Joan. Always enjoy your activities.
Congratulations Joan! I have always enjoyed your distance hikes. I look forward to going on another real soon! Thank you for all you do to enhance & support the IRC programs.
Congratulations and thank you so much for all the work you do for the camera program!
Joan, thank you for being such an example of excellence in everything you do for the conservancy. We all look up to you amd learn from you, and I mean that!