2027 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 next generation of leaders, highlighting the work of someone who is a role model, inspires change, or has emerged as a leader through their dedication to innovative conservation work and commitment to partnerships.
Recognizes a scientist in conservation who demonstrates outstanding scientific leadership and achievement in advancing the conservation of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity for the benefit of wildlife and people. This award honors those who use scientific research, data, evidence-based solutions, community science, Indigenous knowledges, and/or traditional ecological knowledge and collaboration to address environmental challenges, inform conservation policy, engage communities, and contribute to scientific understanding and education in furtherance of NWF’s mission.
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
You can find a description of each award and the nomination criteria here.
Nominations are due by Friday, January 22, 2027.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Elizabeth Riggio at [email protected].