Washington Chapter

of The Wildlife Society

Chapter Awards


Chapter Award:

Alexander Pavlinovic - 2024

Candace Bennett - 2023

Bruce Thompson - 2020

Mike Hall – 2017
Bill Vogel – 2016
Mike Passmore – 2015
Joshua Benton – 2014

Leadership in Conservation Award: 

Phyllis Reed - 2024

Matt Vander Haegen - 2023

Patti Happe - 2023

Mel Walters - 2021

Paul Dahmer - 2021

Greg Green – 2020

Dyanna Lambourn – 2020

John Calambokidis – 2019

Chris Loggers – 2018

John Fleckenstein – 2018
Woody Myers – 2017
Bruce Livingston – 2015
Harriet Allen – 2014

Jim Bottorff – 2013
David Brittell – 2011

Conservation Award: 

Jake Verschuyl - 2023

William Ritchie - 2021

Scott Pearson - 2021

Jim Watson – 2020

Rachel Maggi – 2018
Joe Engler – 2017
Heidi Newsome – 2017
Bud Anderson – 2016
WSDOT – 2015

Betsy Howell – 2014

Outreach Award:  

Jessica Homyack - 2024

Jeff Hogan - 2020

Port Blakely Tree Farms, LP - 2015

Foresight Award:  

Leland Brown, Chris Parrish, and Mick Cope - 2021

Michael Schroeder – 2020

Frithiof Teal Waterstrat - 2018
Dale Herter – 2017
Jeff Kozma – 2016
Jeff Lewis – 2015
Dave Hays, Ann Potter, Karen Holtrop – 2014

W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement Award: 

Donny Martorello - 2023

Molly Alves - 2021

Scott Gremel – 2020

Rich Harris – 2017
Dan Varland – 2015

Elizabeth Roderick – 2014

Ken Berg – 2013
Kent Woodruff – 2011, 2018

Partnership Award:  

Olympic Cougar Project- 2024

David Werntz - 2023

Cheryl Bartlett and Karen Holtrop - 2021

Safari Club International and Yakama Indian Nation – 2020

Matt Blankenship – 2020

Ted Thomas – 2017

Eyes in the Woods Program – 2016
Ken Bevis – 2015
Foster Creek Conservation District – 2014

Stewardship Award:  

WDFW Forest Health Team - 2021

Joint Base Lewis-McChord – 2020

PacifiCorp – 2018
Tom and Cindy Beechinor – 2017
Yacolt Burn Sportsmen’s Club - 2015
Port Blakely Tree Farms – 2014

Submit a Nomination!

Help us continue recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of wildlife professionals here in WA!

Here's how:

  • Submit a Nomination by Dec 31st to awards@watws.org
  • Inclusion of additional letters of support for a nomination are encouraged
  • Please note, not all awards will be given every year

Award Categories:

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W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for a specific task or project that has contributed significantly to wildlife conservation in Washington. Mr. Lawrence was the first president of the Washington Chapter.

Leadership in Conservation Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes a long-term contribution to the field of wildlife conservation. This award honors a person or organization that has made sustained and significant contributions over many years to wildlife conservation.

Conservation Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding accomplishment (program or project) and/or sustained accomplishments by a person or organization for significant contributions to wildlife conservation, including efforts involving outstanding initiative, innovation, and personal risk of failure.

Stewardship Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding accomplishment (program or project) by a person or organization for significant management of property for the conservation of wildlife.

Partnership Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding accomplishment by a person or organization, or multiple cooperating entities, for working with and establishing partnerships that otherwise would not have existed or functioned as well without their initiative, and which has resulted in significant advancement of wildlife conservation.

Outreach Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for outstanding efforts in informing nonprofessionals and/or providing educational opportunity to school children, user groups, or the general public related to wildlife conservation, including wildlife biology, habitat, threats, and wildlife-management principles.

Foresight Award

The Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society recognizes an outstanding contribution by a person or organization for outstanding foresight and efforts to address conservation of species and/or habitat in a timely manner. For instance, endangered or threatened species listing decisions and conservation can be aided by information collected and efforts initiated prior to the when the urgency is well understood or publicized. This includes initiating monitoring, research, or enhancement projects prior to a species reaching levels or legal status where such actions are necessary. It also includes work to address an important wildlife-management issue that was not well-recognized or not addressed sufficiently by the profession at large (or respective agencies and organizations) at the time the work was initiated.

Chapter Award

Awarded to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the support and growth of the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society.

Terms and Definitions

“Wildlife Conservation” is defined as: Conservation of wildlife populations, wildlife habitats, and natural-resource values that support wildlife and their habitats.

“Wildlife” includes all terrestrial and aquatic (freshwater and marine) mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants that compose the native biodiversity of the region. It can also include management of introduced or non-native species when the result is beneficial to native wildlife and habitats. Substantive work regarding specific naturalized species managed by public wildlife agencies as desirable wildlife species may also be considered. The term “wildlife” does not include fish, but may include work on prey species or species important to wildlife which may include fish. For instance, a study of river otter food habitats would include research about fish species and densities. A study of ducking survival may include research about bass and predation on ducklings.

“Conservation” includes research; science-based evaluation, assessment, and planning; inventory; monitoring; management; law enforcement; furthering the understanding of the principles of ecology and wildlife management; and advocating sound wildlife stewardship.

“Management” includes actions to maintain or enhance habitats, populations, or natural processes affecting populations and habitats, as well as the responsible control of individuals or populations of wildlife or addressing invasive species.

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