The Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards are the most prestigious conservation awards in the state. For over 40 years, the awards have been presented to individuals and organizations that make great contributions to the conservation of our wildlife and related natural resources, the natural elements upon which all life depends.
The purpose of the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards program is to promote leadership by example and in turn increase conservation of the natural resources of the State of Alabama – its wildlife, forests, 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 the community and the state.
2026 NOMINATION DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2026
CLICK HERE for a printable nomination form.
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CLICK HERE to view photos from the 2023 event.
2025 AWF Governor’s Conservation Achievement Recipients
Conservationist of the Year:The Westervelt Company, Tuscaloosa
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year: Vernon Taylor, Prattville
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year: Dr. Sean Powers, University of South Alabama
Forest Conservationist of the Year: Robert Amason, Tuscaloosa
Land Conservationist of the Year: Beeson Partlow, Tuscaloosa
Air Conservationist of the Year: Ron Gore, Montgomery (posthumous)
Conservation Educator of the Year: Kimberly Murray, Talladega
Conservation Communicator of the Year: Yellowhammer News
Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year: Officer Charles Moore III, Calera
Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year: Chris Litton, Gulf Shores
Youth Conservationist of the Year: Cannon Dukus, Woodland
