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2024 Online Nomination Form
2024 NOMINATION DEADLINE: June 7, 2024
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2024 AWF Governor's Conservation Achievement Recipients
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year: Roger Clay, Spanish Fort
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year: Craig Newton, Dauphin Island
Forest Conservationist of the Year: Roland and Susie Bridges, Newville
Land Conservationist of the Year: Mitchell & Hazel Bell – Sumter Farms, Geiger
Air Conservationist of the Year: Outokumpu Stainless USA, Calvert
Conservation Educator of the Year: Kacie Hardman, Fairhope
Conservation Communicator of the Year: Dr. Adam Maggard, Auburn
Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year: Joe Johnston, Valley Grande
Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year: James Read, Adger
Youth Conservationist of the Year: John Shell, Mobile & James Dewberry, Auburn
FOREST CONSERVATIONIST – For an individual, group, firm or agency which has demonstrated outstanding leadership in management of forest resources. Fish and wildlife consideration must have been a major component in the recognized effort.
LAND CONSERVATIONIST – To recognize an individual or organization which has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the land conservation arena, including soil resource conservation, watershed planning/management, and/or landscape level conservation efforts.
WATER CONSERVATIONIST – For outstanding contribution to water resource conservation, whether surface water, ground water or wetlands. Efforts focusing on protection and improvement of water quality are especially important.
AIR CONSERVATIONIST – To recognize outstanding efforts of an individual, group, firm, or agency toward improvement of air quality in Alabama.
CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – For outstanding performance in enforcement of laws to protect Alabama’s natural resources. Must be a duly authorized officer of the law, and enforcement activity may be related to fish and wildlife, littering, or environmental laws or regulations.
YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST – For outstanding achievement by a youth, having not reached the age of 19 at the time of nomination, in resource conservation. Accomplishments may include, but need not be limited to on-the-ground projects for conservation of fish or wildlife habitat, air, soil, forest, or water. Efforts in the field of public awareness, communication, and education are also eligible for recognition.
