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: TBD
2025 NOMINATION DEADLINE has already passed
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2024 AWF Governor’s Conservation Achievement Recipients
Conservationist of the Year: Angus Cooper, III – Mobile
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year: Roger Clay, Spanish Fort
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year: Craig Newton, Dauphin Island
Forest Conservationist of the Year: Roland and Susie Bridges, Newville
Land Conservationist of the Year: Mitchell & Hazel Bell – Sumter Farms, Geiger
Air Conservationist of the Year: Outokumpu Stainless USA, Calvert
Conservation Educator of the Year: Kacie Hardman, Fairhope
Conservation Communicator of the Year: Dr. Adam Maggard, Auburn
Conservation Enforcement Officer of the Year: Joe Johnston, Valley Grande
Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year: James Read, Adger
Youth Conservationist of the Year: John Shell, Mobile & James Dewberry, Auburn
