The Upper Delaware Council honored those who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley this past Sunday. The honorees were:Distinguished Service Award : Larry H. Richardson of Cochecton, N.Y., for outstanding dedication to his community, county, Cochecton Preservation Society, Upper Delaware Council, and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River valley’s quality of life. Volunteer Award : Avery Ohliger of Honesdale, Pa., for his technical advancements to the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River oral history program as a multi-year Cultural Resources intern. Cultural Achievement Award : Nancy Wells of Damascus, Pa., for her seven-decade career as an acclaimed multi-media visual artist and poet with the Upper Delaware Writers Collective. Special Recognition Award : Upper Delaware Scavenger Hunt, an ambitious project of the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, Inc. to encourage exploration, outdoor adventure, and repeat visits to the region.