2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards

Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Honored Nationally

Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Honored Nationally

The Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, a dynamic and dedicated Refuge Friends organization, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Molly Krival Award – Refuge Friends Group of the Year. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to community engagement and conservation at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (fws.gov/refuge/hackmatack), which spans Illinois and Wisconsin.

Engineering Equipment Operator Robert Luna Receives 2024 Refuge Employee of the Year Award

Engineering Equipment Operator Robert Luna Receives 2024 Refuge Employee of the Year Award

Robert Luna knows Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge better than anyone else. As an engineering equipment operator for more than 33 years, Luna has dedicated his life to maintaining the refuge and improving its habitat for plants and animals. In recognition of his innovation, passion, and diligence, Luna was named the National Wildlife Refuge Association’s Refuge Employee of the Year

Robert Luna Honored As 2024 Refuge Employee Of The Year For His Outstanding Service At Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

Robert Luna Honored As 2024 Refuge Employee Of The Year For His Outstanding Service At Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

Robert Luna, an Engineering Equipment Operator at Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge in Washington, has been named the 2024 Refuge Employee of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. This award recognizes Robert's exceptional contributions to the refuge, highlighting his innovation, outstanding job performance, and dedication to wildlife conservation.

Wayne Selfridge Honored As 2024 Refuge Volunteer Of The Year For His Exemplary Service At Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge

Wayne Selfridge Honored As 2024 Refuge Volunteer Of The Year For His Exemplary Service At  Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge

Wayne Selfridge, a dedicated volunteer at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Maine, has been named the 2024 Refuge Volunteer of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. This award recognizes Wayne's outstanding contributions to the operation and management of the refuge, highlighting his extraordinary commitment, leadership, and innovative problem-solving.

Okefenokee Protection Alliance Honored As Refuge Advocate Of The Year For 2024

Okefenokee Protection Alliance Honored As Refuge Advocate Of The Year For 2024

The Okefenokee Protection Alliance (OPA) has been named the 2024 Refuge Advocate of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. This award recognizes OPA's extraordinary accomplishments in protecting the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia from the threat of mining operations and their unwavering commitment to conservation.

Friends Of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Awarded Molly Krival Award For Exemplary Community Engagement & Conservation Efforts

Friends Of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Awarded Molly Krival Award For Exemplary Community Engagement & Conservation Efforts

The Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, a dynamic and dedicated Refuge Friends organization, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Molly Krival Award - Refuge Friends Group of the Year. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to community engagement and conservation at Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, which spans Illinois and Wisconsin.

David Lucas Transforms Colorado Front Range Refuges: Paul Kroegel Award Winner

David Lucas Transforms Colorado Front Range Refuges: Paul Kroegel Award Winner

Under the exceptional stewardship of David Lucas, the Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex, encompassing the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuges, stands out for its conservation excellence and urban community engagement. David Lucas’s innovative leadership has earned him the prestigious 2024 Paul Kroegel Award - Refuge Manager of the Year.

Announcing Our 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Honoring Awardees For Outstanding Conservation Achievements

Announcing Our 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards: Honoring Awardees For Outstanding Conservation Achievements

Within the heart of America’s national wildlife refuges lies a commitment to nature and conservation that is essential for the well-being of our communities. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards, recognizing the exceptional contributions made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed National Wildlife Refuge System.

Celebrate 30 Years of Refuge Heroes: Nominate for the 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards!

Celebrate 30 Years of Refuge Heroes: Nominate for the 2024 Wildlife Refuge Awards!

It's a momentous year for the National Wildlife Refuge Association and our nation's wildlife wonders! As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Wildlife Refuge Awards this year, we proudly announce the opening of nominations for 2024. These prestigious awards honor the extraordinary individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting and conserving the National Wildlife Refuge System.