The Mississippi Wildlife Federation will host the 53rd Mississippi Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet to recognize and honor those whose achievements in natural resource conservation deserve statewide recognition. MWF's Conservation Achievement Awards are among the most prestigious for conservation efforts. They are presented annually on behalf of MWF's members and supporters and its statewide network of affiliated organizations.
President's Reception & Banquet
When: TBA
Where: The Hilton Jackson
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $45.00 per person | $20.00 per child (age 12 and under)
Check back in October to see further details or call (601) 605-1790 should you have specific questions.
2011 Conservation Achievement Award Winners:
Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Balch & Bingham, LLP
Margaret Copeland
Starkville, MS
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Barber and Mann, Inc.
John Gruchy
Tupelo, MS
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Chevron
Garry Lucas
Merigold, MS
Forest Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
Dr. Steve Grado
Starkville, MS
Soil, Air and Water Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Southern AgCredit
Keep the Rez Beautiful
Youth Conservationist of the Year
Sponsored by: Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
Malika Shettar
Jackson, MS
Conservation Educators of the Year
Sponsored by: South Mississippi Electric Power Association
Dr. Jessica Tegt
Starkville, MS
Leslie Burger
Starkville, MS
Conservation Communicator of the Year
Jeff Wilson
Raymond, MS
Conservation Officer of the Year
Sponsored by: Headwaters, Inc.
Master Sergeant John McFerrin
Mantachie, MS
Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year
Sponsored by: Anderson Tully Company
Glen Hickman
Saucier, MS
Special Merit Awards
Wayne Beard
Columbus, MS
Marie Mullen
Ocean Springs, MS
Vicki Vaughan
Madison, MS
Leigh Bailey and Jamie Redmond
Clinton, MS
MWF Volunteer of the Year
Kay Heller
Canton, MS
Catch-A-Dream Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by: Seth Harris Childhood Cancer Foundation
Mike Hainsey
Columbus, MS
MWF Scholarship Recipient
Robert Bishop
New Albany, MS
Past Conservation Achievement Award Recipients (PDF)
Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet Photo Gallery
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Photos below by: Deborah Logan |
