Nominations open for Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards

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Nominations open for Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards

North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) announced that nominations are now open for the 60th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. This prestigious event, set to take place on May 3, 2025, honors the outstanding individuals, organizations and agencies whose work is making a lasting impact on the conservation of North Carolina’s wildlife and natural resources.

Each year, NCWF brings together a diverse group of conservation leaders — including wildlife biologists, enforcement officers, educators, foresters, business owners, legislators and many others — all united in their commitment to preserving North Carolina’s environment. This year’s milestone event will celebrate the exceptional contributions of those who have gone above and beyond to protect wildlife and promote sustainable conservation practices across the state.

The nomination period is now open and runs through Jan. 31.NCWF invites the public to submit nominations for conservation leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service in a variety of categories, including:

• Conservationist of the Year

• Wildlife Conservationist of the Year

• Sportsman or Sportswoman of the Year

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• Land Conservationist of the Year

• Water Conservationist of the Year

• Forest Conservationist of the Year

• Conservation Organization of the Year

• Legislator of the Year

• Business Conservationist of the Year

• Natural Resources Agency or Scientist of the Year

• Wildlife Volunteer of the Year

• Public Lands Conservationist of the Year

• NCWF Chapter of the Year

• Affiliate of the Year

• Environmental Educator of the Year

• Young Conservationist of the Year

These awards provide a unique opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups whose efforts are critical to advancing conservation and environmental education throughout the state.

To nominate an outstanding conservation leader or organization, visit ncwf.org/governors-conservation-achievement-awards/nominations.

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