2025 National Conservation Achievement Award Nominations
Submit a nomination for one of the following National Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Awards:
Recognizes an NWF affiliate organization for conservation accomplishments and contributions to collaborative efforts across the Federation.
Recognizes an outstanding NWF affiliate volunteer or someone connected to the affiliate family who gives their time, talents, and service to support the conservation efforts of the Federation.
Recognizes sustained conservation commitment and leadership.
Recognizes the special conservation achievements of a young person who has worked to inspire change.
This special achievement award was created in memory of Charlie Shaw, an NWF southeastern regional executive who passed away in 1990. Charlie is best remembered for fostering strong partnerships between NWF and our affiliates and for mentoring new leaders. This award recognizes individuals who continue to carry on the spirit of his work and reaffirm his accomplishments in building strong affiliates—and strong partnerships with affiliates.
An award is made in each of two categories:
• A volunteer or staff member from an affiliate organization
• A staff member of the National Wildlife Federation
This special achievement award is given to one of NWF’s Directors of Conservation Partnership (DCPs) in honor of Kent Salazar, former NWF and New Mexico Wildlife Federation board chair and longtime board member and champion of the NWF-affiliate partnership. This award is given annually to one DCP to recognize the work they do, going above and beyond, in service to the essential relationship between NWF and affiliates.
You can find a description of each award and the nomination criteria here.
Nominations are due by January 31, 2025.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Elizabeth Riggio at [email protected].