The North Carolina Wildlife Federation
invites you to
The 50th Annual
Governor’s
Conservation Achievement Awards
Reception and Banquet

6:00 P.M. Saturday Evening, September 7, 2013
Embassy Suites RTP, Cary, NC

Each year the North Carolina Wildlife Federation presents the prestigious Governor’s
Conservation Achievement Awards, an effort to honor individuals, governmental bodies, organizations, and others who have exhibited an unwavering commitment to conservation in North Carolina. These are the highest natural resource honors given in the state. By recognizing, publicizing, and honoring these conservation leaders—young and old, professional and volunteer—the North Carolina Wildlife Federation hopes to inspire all North Carolinians to take a more active role in protecting the natural resources of our state.

The nomination period is open through July 1, 2013. These awards are presented each year at a gala banquet. Award recipients receive a handsome statuette and certificate.

Click here to download a form to nominate a Conservation Hero for the 50th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. (PDF)

Register online now for the reception and banquet!
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To register by phone please call : (919) 833-1923.

Learn more about the Governor’s Awards.
Learn more about last year’s awards.
Sponsorship opportunities available.

Embassy Suites RTP
201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary, NC
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We’re looking for CONSERVATION HEROES!

CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Overall outstanding effort and achievement in any field of natural resources conservation.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Accomplishments in the management, study, or restoration of wildlife, fisheries, or habitat.
SPORTSMAN of the Year - Exemplary efforts by an individual to encourage good sportsmanship and/or outdoor ethics.
LAND CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding effort by individual, organization, or agency in the arena of land conservation, such as private or public land acquisitions, management, or conservation.
WATER CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding effort by individual, organization, or agency in the arena of water conservation, such as water pollution control, stream/river protections, wetlands and/or estuarine protections, or aquatic wildlife conservation.
FOREST CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding effort by individual, organization, or agency in the arena of forest conservation or the conservation of forest wildlife.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR of the Year - Outstanding environmental education effort by an individual or organization.
YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding conservation effort by a person under the age of 18.
CONSERVATION COMMUNICATOR of the Year - Outstanding effort within communications profession to create public awareness of wild life and natural resources or to examine a particular related issue.
CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION of the Year - Outstanding accomplishment by an organization in affecting a particular issue during the year, or for raising awareness about conservation and/or wildlife habitat.
LEGISLATOR of the Year - Outstanding effort by a member of the North Carolina legislature in support of conservation.
MUNICIPAL CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding conservation effort by any federal, state, or local government entity, including efforts to aid the public’s ability
to enjoy natural resources.
BUSINESS CONSERVATIONIST of the Year - Outstanding effort by any firm, business, or industry that has displayed an unwavering commitment to conservation or the public’s ability to enjoy natural resources.
HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR/ORGANIZATION of the Year - Outstanding accomplishment by an individual or organization in the state’s Hunter Safety Program.
NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY of the Year - Outstanding effort by any local, state, or national agency responsible for managing natural resources.
NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENTIST of the Year - Outstanding scientific effort by an individual working for governmental agencies, educational institutions, or related enterprise.
WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER of the Year - Outstanding effort by a citizen volunteer in the service of North Carolina’s wildlife and wild places.
NCWF CHAPTER of the Year - Outstanding effort by member chapter in one or more of the following areas: wildlife habitat, environmental education, youth participation, and/or community involvement in conservation issues.
AFFILIATE of the Year - Outstanding support effort by NCWF affiliate.

To view past winners click here.