Mark McKnight, Reflection Riding President, Receives 2021 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award Monday, May 24, 2021 The Association of Nature Center Administrators has just announced Mark McKnight, president and CEO of Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, as the recipient of the 2021 ANCA Outstanding New Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership, professionalism, professional development and creativity within the field of nature and environmental learning centers. Mr. McKnight joined Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center as president/CEO in 2017, and he has led the organization to more strongly connect with its community. In the three years prior to McKnight’s arrival, Reflection Riding’s revenue had dropped by nearly half, the board of directors was shrinking in size and the organization was still composed of two separate organizations.