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OUR 2024 Wildlife Refuge AWARDs RECIPIENTS
Wayne Selfridge— 2024 Refuge Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of a volunteer, or volunteers, in support of the operation and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to honor Wayne Selfridge as 2024 Refuge Volunteer of the Year for his work at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Maine.
Read more about Wayne’s achievements here >>
Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge— 2024 Molly Krival Award – Refuge Friends Group of the Year
“Refuge Friends” organization in support of their national wildlife refuge and the National Wildlife Refuge System. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to award Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in Illinois and Wisconsin the 2024 Molly Krival Award - Refuge Friends Group of the Year.
Read more about Friends of Hackmatack NWR’s achievements here >>
Robert Luna— 2024 Refuge Employee of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding work of dedicated employees throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to select Robert Luna, for his work as a Engineering Equipment Operator at Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge in Washington as the recipient of the 2024 Refuge Employee of the Year Award. Read more about Robert’s achievements here >>
Okefenokee Protection Alliance— 2024 Refuge Advocate of the Year
Accepted by Christian Hunt & Bill Sapp
This award recognizes outstanding advocacy efforts for the protection of our national wildlife refuges. The Okefenokee Protection Alliance has led efforts to protect Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia from proposed mining operations, successfully mobilizing public support and raising awareness to safeguard this unique habitat. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to honor the Okefenokee Protection Alliance with the 2024 Refuge Advocate of the Year Award. Read more about Okfenokee Protection Alliance’s achievements here >>
David Lucas— 2024 Paul Kroegel Award – Refuge Manager of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by a Refuge Manager or Project Leader in the protection and management of our national wildlife refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to recognize David Lucas as the 2024 Paul Kroegel Award - Refuge Manager of the Year for his service at the Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which encompasses the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuges. Read more about David’s achievements here >>
