2020 National Wildlife Federation Conservation Awards
National Conservation Achievement Award: Affiliate of the Year
Recognizes an NWF affiliate organization for conservation accomplishments and contributions to collaborative efforts with NWF and supporters.
Award Winner – Idaho Wildlife Federation
National Conservation Achievement Award: Leadership in Conservation
Honors an exemplary conservation accomplishment or sustained conservation leadership.
Award Winner – Claude Jenkins, Alabama Wildlife Federation
National Conservation Achievement Award: Affiliate Volunteer of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding NWF affiliate volunteer or an individual who gives their time, talents and service to support the mission of NWF and affiliates to protect wildlife for our children’s future and to build a conservation movement.
Award Winner – Pete Pedersen, Environmental League of Massachusetts
National Conservation Achievement Award: Young Leader
Recognizes the special conservation achievements of a young leader from the NWF affiliate ranks.
Award Winner – Manoj Sarathy, Conservation Northwest (WA State)
Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award
Honors individuals who have demonstrated a true appreciation for the value and potential of the NWF-affiliate relationship. It may be made in each of two categories: A volunteer or staff member from an affiliate organization, and an NWF staff member.
- Award Winner – George Meyer, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
- Award Winner – Frank Szollosi, National Wildlife Federation