Conservation Award

The Conservation Award is presented periodically to an individual or organization that has had a positive impact on bird conservation in Pennsylvania.

The award is presented at the Annual Birding Festival.

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How to nominate a person for this award

To nominate a person or organization, submit it here.

Deadline for 2026 is Feb 15.

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Winners of the Conservation Award

2025 Jim Dunn and Brian Auman and Wildlands Conservancy
2024 Allegheny Land Trust
2023 Central Pennsylvania Conservancy and ClearWater Conservancy
2022 Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
2019 Lycoming Audubon Society
2018 Purple Martin Conservation Foundation
2017 National Audubon Society Hawkwatch at Waggoner’s Gap
2016 Somerset County Conservancy
2015 Brandywine Conservancy
2014 Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities
2013 The North Branch Land Trust
2012 Northcentral PA Conservancy
2011 The Golden Eagle Project
2010 Pennsylvania Sea Grant
2009 Bartramian Audubon Society
2008 Dan Klem
2007 Lehigh Gap Nature Center
2006 Tom Dick
2005 Seneca Rocks Audubon Society

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