David Altman presents Cochran Award to Arnett.

Program Director Karen Arnett was recently honored for her contributions to clean air when she was presented with the David Cochran Memorial Citizen Activist Award by Ohio Citizen Action, the state's largest environmental advocacy organization.

The award memorializes David Cochran, a former Ohio Citizen Action staff members and tireless activist for equality and ther repeal of Cincinnati 's Aricle XII. Cochran passed away before the repeal of Article XII last November, but his spirit, energy, passions, and enthusiasm live on with many friends, family, and colleagues. The award began in 1996 and has been given in southwest Ohio only one other time. Karen was chosen for this award because she demonstrates the passion, determination, and commitment that memorializes the spirit of David Cochran.