Announcing Our 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Honoring Five Awardees for Conservation Accomplishments

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 7TH, 2022

Within the hustle and bustle of everyday life lies a world of nature and conservation that is vital to the vibrancy of its surrounding communities. Although many of us have not yet experienced the peace and serenity of a national wildlife refuge, we are all fortunate that there are those who dedicate their lives to the preservation of these wild and unique places.

Some of the most outstanding advocates of the National Wildlife Refuge System’s protected public lands will be honored for their contributions on September 14 in Washington, DC. The 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards dinner will take place at 6 p.m. at the Mayflower Hotel. Media is welcome to attend and cover the program. 

“The work of protecting national wildlife refuges throughout the country is vital to ensure our wildlife can thrive in a stable environment and our communities will have undisturbed land to enjoy for generations,” said Geoffrey L. Haskett, President of the National Wildlife Refuge Association. ”This year’s awardees embody dedication, energy, and passion for these precious lands, and the results of their work strengthen the safety and vibrancy of the National Wildlife Refuge System”. 

The 2022 Wildlife Refuge Awards recipients are:

• Rodney “Rod” Colvin, Refuge Volunteer of the Year, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility, Nevada

• Federal Wildlife Officer Robert Peloquin, Refuge Employee of the Year, Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Nevada

• Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, Molly Krival - Refuge Friends Group of the Year, Southern California

• Michael Johnson, Paul Kroegel - Refuge Manager of the Year, Clarks River and Green River National Wildlife Refuges, Kentucky

• David Raskin, Refuge Advocate, Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuges

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The National Wildlife Refuge Association is a non-profit exclusively focused on protecting, promoting, and enhancing the 850-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System, the world’s largest network of lands and waters set aside for wildlife conservation.

For all media inquiries and questions please contact Eden Taylor, Communications Associate at etaylor@refugeassociation.org.