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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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