Nominations open for North Carolina Wildlife Federation conservation achievement awards

Cam
(Photo: North Carolina Wildlife Federation)

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Nominations are open for North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 61st annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards.

The nomination period opened November 17th and will run through January 31st, 2026.

The public is invited to submit nominations for conservation leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service in the following categories.

  • Conservationist of the year
  • Wildlife conservationist of the year
  • Sportsman or sportswoman of the year
  • Land conservationist of the year
  • Water conservationist of the year
  • Forest conservationist of the year
  • Conservation organization of the year
  • Legislator of the year
  • Business conservationist of the year
  • Natural resources agency of scientist of the year
  • Wildlife volunteer of the year
  • Public lans conservationist of the year
  • NCWF chapter of the year
  • Affiliate of the year
  • Environmental educator of the year
  • Young conservationist of the year

The event is set to take place on May 2nd and honors the individuals, organizations, and agencies whose work is making a lasting impact on the conservation of North Carolina’s wildlife and natural resources.

You can nominate an outstanding conservation leader or organization here.

Categories: NC, NC-Carolinas, News, Top Stories