2020 Conservation Awards

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 WinnerIdaho Wildlife Federation

National Conservation Achievement Award: Leadership in Conservation

Honors an exemplary conservation accomplishment or sustained conservation leadership.

Award WinnerClaude 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 WinnerPete 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 WinnerManoj 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 WinnerGeorge Meyer, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
  • Award WinnerFrank Szollosi, National Wildlife Federation