Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1500
Farmington, AR 72730
Arkansas Wildlife Federation
An independent, non-governmental, statewide organization dedicated to the future of Arkansas wildlife.
Conservation Achievement Awards
Conservation Achievement Awards
The Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s Conservation Achievement Awards are presented each year to individuals and organizations that make great contributions to the conservation of our wildlife, their habitats, and the natural elements upon which all life depends.
The purpose of the Conservation Achievement Awards program is to promote leadership by example, increasing the conservation of the natural resources of the State of Arkansas – its wildlife, forests, flora, soils, water, and air. The program is designed to bring about a greater knowledge and awareness of conservation practices and projects, and to give proper recognition to those persons and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the natural resource welfare of our communities and our state.
Now Accepting Nominations! Deadline for Submissions October 15.
Award Categories
HAROLD ALEXANDER LIFETIME CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – The highest conservation achievement award presented by the Arkansas Wildlife Federation, this award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Arkansas over their lifetime.
REX HANCOCK CONSERVATION ADVOCATE – This award is given to an individual, group, or agency that has made significant contributions to the conservation of wildlife and natural resources through advocacy.
CAROL GRIFFEE CONSERVATION COMMUNICATOR – To recognize the outstanding efforts of an Arkansas-based journalist, communicator, or media firm that has made significant contributions in communicating wildlife and related natural resource conservation information to the public in Arkansas.
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION PARTNER – For an individual, group, or agency that has made significant contributions to the conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Arkansas through collaboration and strong partnerships.
CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP- For an individual, group, or agency that has made significant contributions to the conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Arkansas by demonstrating outstanding leadership in their field. Recipients may work in the field of wildlife biology, enforcement, forestry, water conservation , or related profession.
CONSERVATION EDUCATOR – This award is given to a professional or volunteer educator, firm, or agency (formal of non-formal) that has made significant contributions to conservation education in Arkansas.
STUDENT CONSERVATIONIST – This award is given to an Arkansas youth under the age of 19 at the time of nomination for significant accomplishments toward the conservation of wildlife and related natural resources in Arkansas, which may include on-the-ground projects for fish and wildlife, public awareness, communication, advocacy, and more.
Watch Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s website and social media for annual award information!