Bernie McHugh is the Citizen Education Coordinator for the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), who named him 2003 "Citizen Activist of the Year." Bernie owns a floor and tile company, but spends his time primarily focused on conservation efforts. Currently Bernie serves on the Boards of Manomet Center for Conservation Science, Sudbury Valley Trustees, Crystal Spring Center, ELM, Massachusetts League of Environmental Voters, and Massachusetts Outdoor Heritage Foundation.