Kate Harper, J.D., ’78, Pennsylvania State Representative of the 61st Legislative District, was awarded the 2018 Joe Ibberson Government Award by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. Harper was chosen for her focus on preserving the environment and work to protect and enhance the state’s Growing Greener program, Keystone Recreation, and Parks and Conservation Fund, which supports open space, historic preservation, and improvements to state parks and forests.

In September 2017, Harper was presented with the Distinguished Legislative Service Award from the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) at its annual conference in Hershey, Pa.

Though Harper is a dedicated public servant, she continues to work in her field as a lawyer, for over 30 years and is a partner with the Fort Washington-based firm Timoney Knox LLP where she represents individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and municipal agencies. Harper and her husband, Paul J. Kelly, CPA, still reside in Lower Gwynedd Township and have two sons, Paul and Tom.