The Brush of Excellence
Extraordinary Stewardship
“Christopher ‘Kip’ Koss was my best friend and mentor. One summer afternoon Kip graciously presented me with several of Jay N. ‘Ding’ Darling’s brushes. Gifting of these brushes – ‘The Brush of Excellence’ signifies extraordinary stewardship of the land and the wise use of our natural resources. It is with great honor to be able to present this brush in remembrance of both Darling’s and Koss’s legacies.”
–Samuel Koltinsky
Press Release – February 23, 2015
The Brush of Excellence Recipients
Friends of Lake Darling State Park: Presented to Jerry B. Robinson:
Presented to Washington County Riverboat Foundation, Iowa
Friends of Lake Darling State Park: Presented to Federation Bank, Iowa
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society: On display at the Education Center,
J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
The SCCF “Ding” Darling Brush of Excellence Environmental Art Program: The SCCF “Ding” Darling Brush of Excellence Artist of the Year – Jaye Boswell
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation: On display at The Fish House,
Captiva Island, Florida
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Presented to Jim and Patricia Dinsmore
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
Friends of Mahr Park