Washington Chapterof The Wildlife Society |
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Chapter Award: Alexander Pavlinovic - 2024 Candace Bennett - 2023 Bruce Thompson - 2020 Mike Hall – 2017 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 Jim Bottorff – 2013 Conservation Award: Jake Verschuyl - 2023 William Ritchie - 2021 Scott Pearson - 2021 Jim Watson – 2020 Rachel Maggi – 2018 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 | W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement Award: Donny Martorello - 2023 Molly Alves - 2021 Scott Gremel – 2020 Rich Harris – 2017 Elizabeth Roderick – 2014 Ken Berg – 2013 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 Stewardship Award: WDFW Forest Health Team - 2021 Joint Base Lewis-McChord – 2020 PacifiCorp – 2018 | Submit a Nomination!Help us continue recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of wildlife professionals here in WA! Here's how:
Award Categories:- Click the arrow for full descriptions W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardThe 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 AwardAwarded 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. |