Alex Snyder & Libbey Holewski

Pay-It-Forward Awardee

Alex Snyder & Libbey Holewski brought together their passion for the outdoors by connecting West Virginians with their natural landscapes as a pathway to growth, healing, and community through Appalachian Expeditions (APEX), leading nearly 2,000 participants on immersive outdoor adventures. The organization partners with local schools, communities, and public lands to deliver experiential learning opportunities that foster personal growth through a deeper connection to the natural world. Alex and Libbey’s commitment to APEX has established the program as a key regional resource—including expanding to New York City—for connecting youth and adults to nature in meaningful, transformative ways.

Davis, West Virginia

May 12, 2026

Pay-It-Forward

Award

Awarded to:

Appalachian Expeditions

Individual award recipients are not eligible for a grant, but can “pay it forward” by recommending a values-aligned organization to receive a grant. When an individual receives a “Pay It Forward” award, they are invited to recommend a grant to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in their community that is aligned with the values of the project. “Pay It Forward” recipients are typically awarded to one or several individuals for personal acts of courage

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