WASHINGTON, D.C. – JUNE 3RD, 2024 – Inside the coronary heart of America’s nationwide wildlife refuges lies a dedication to nature and conservation that’s important for the well-being of our communities. The Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards, recognizing the distinctive contributions made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System.
This yr marks the thirtieth anniversary of those prestigious awards, celebrating the heroes of our Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System, and main as much as the Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation’s fiftieth anniversary subsequent yr.
We Are Thrilled To Announce The Following Recipients Of The 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards:
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David Lucas, Colorado Entrance Vary Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Advanced: Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats Nationwide Wildlife Refuges, Colorado – Paul Kroegel Award – Refuge Supervisor of the 12 months
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Mates of Hackmatack Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, Illinois/Wisconsin – Molly Krival Award – Refuge Mates Group of the 12 months
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Okefenokee Safety Alliance for his or her work at Okefenokee Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, Georgia – Refuge Advocate of the 12 months
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Wayne Selfridge, Aroostook Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, Maine – Refuge Volunteer of the 12 months
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Robert Luna, Engineering Gear Operator, Toppenish Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, Washington – Refuge Worker of the 12 months
These exceptional people and teams have demonstrated distinctive dedication and made vital contributions to the conservation and enhancement of America’s nationwide wildlife refuges. Their invaluable efforts deserve our highest reward and recognition.
The 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards ceremony and celebration might be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, on the prestigious Mayflower Resort in Washington, DC. For these unable to attend in individual, the occasion might be live-streamed, guaranteeing that the celebration reaches a wider viewers.
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“The dedication and efforts of this yr’s awardees spotlight the enduring legacy and promising way forward for our nationwide wildlife refuges,” stated Geoffrey L. Haskett, President of the Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation. “Their dedication and keenness be certain that these very important pure habitats might be conserved for generations to return. Particularly on this election yr, it’s important to keep in mind that nationwide wildlife refuges are a bipartisan precedence. We will all agree that wholesome wildlife populations and thriving landscapes are basic to the sweetness and vitality of America.”
For sponsorship alternatives and advantages or to study extra about attending the occasion, please contact Courtney Phelan, Director of Growth at cphelan@refugeassociation.org or go to refugeassociation.org/awards.
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The Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation is a non-profit completely targeted on defending, selling, and enhancing the 850-million-acre Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System, the world’s largest community of lands and waters put aside for wildlife conservation.
For all media inquiries and questions, please contact Eden Taylor, Communications Supervisor at etaylor@refugeassociation.org.
