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Print ViewGovernor’s Conservation Achievement Awards
The Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards are the most prestigious conservation awards in the state. For over 30 years, the awards have been presented to individuals and organizations that make great contributions to the conservation of our wildlife and related natural resources, the natural elements upon which all life depends.
The purpose of the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards program is to promote leadership by example and in turn increase conservation of the natural resources of the State of Alabama – its wildlife, forests, soils, water, and air. The program is designed to bring about a greater knowledge and awareness of conservation practices and projects, and to give proper recognition to those persons and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the natural resource welfare of the community and the state.
CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR - For an individual who has excelled in an overall conservation effort, in environmental achievements, or other significant contribution to the conservation of natural resources.
CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION - For any formally organized group whose purposes are conservation of the state’s natural and environmental resources.
AIR CONSERVATIONIST - To recognize outstanding efforts of an individual, group, firm, or agency toward improvement of air quality in Alabama.
SOIL CONSERVATIONIST - To recognize outstanding achievement in the field of soil resource conservation, including watershed development and use planning.
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.
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.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST - To recognize private individuals, professionals, clubs, firms or agency staff whose outstanding wildlife resource conservation efforts demonstrate commitment and leadership.
CONSERVATION EDUCATOR - For outstanding contribution by a professional or volunteer, classroom teacher or scout troop leader, firm, or organization to conservation education, whether in the classroom or by other means. The scope of the effort and its effectiveness are of major consideration.
CONSERVATION COMMUNICATOR - To recognize the outstanding efforts of a journalist or media firm in communicating the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s conservation message to the general public.
LEGISLATIVE CONSERVATIONIST - For demonstration of an outstanding commitment to conservation and stewardship of Alabama’s natural resources in legislative matters.
JUDICIAL CONSERVATIONIST - For demonstration of an outstanding commitment to natural resource conservation, fish and wildlife, or land, air and water; and a significant contribution to conservation of those resources through judicial action.
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, wildlife habitat, air, soil, forest or water. Efforts in the field of public awareness, communication and education are also eligible for recognition.
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.
HUNTER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - For outstanding commitment and service to hunter education and safety instruction.
Conservationist of the Year M. Barnett Lawley, Montgomery Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Mark Sasser, Montgomery Forest Conservationist of the Year Dr. Salem and Diane Saloom, Brewton Soil Conservationist of the Year Jay and Jeff McCallister, Gorcon Water Conservationist of the Year Jim Jeter, Northpoint Air Conservationist of the Year Knauf Insulation, Lanett Conservation Organization of the Year National Forests in Alabama, Montgomery Conservation Communicator of the Year Discovering Alabama, Tuscaloosa Youth Conservationist of the Year Hunter Ford, Tuscaloosa Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year Sergeant Jon Sims, Salem Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year Lee Brown, Clanton Conservation Educator of the Year John R. Ponder, Munford Judicial Conservationist of the Year Assistant District Attorney Thomas Glover, Huntsville
Legislative Conservation of the Year Representative Randy Davis, Baldwin County and |