52nd Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Hilton in Jackson, MS. The President’s reception honoring the award winners will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the banquet following at 6:30 p.m. The cost of attendance is $50.00 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.
For more information or tickets, call (601) 605-1790. The deadline for reservations is Friday, February 10, 2012.
Information about the Mississippi Wildlife Federation can be found at www.MSWildlife.org.
2011 Conservation Achievement Award Winners
Conservationist of the Year
For a lifetime commitment to conservation in Mississippi. It is given for the most outstanding effort and achievement in any field of natural resource management or for the most significant contribution to the cause of conservation.
Sponsored by: Balch & Bingham, LLP
Margaret Copeland
Starkville, MS
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year
For outstanding contributions to the management, enhancement and restoration of wildlife resources in Mississippi.
Sponsored by: Barber and Mann, Inc.
John Gruchy
Tupelo, MS
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year
For outstanding contributions to the management, enhancement and restoration of fisheries resources in Mississippi.
Sponsored by: Chevron
Garry Lucas
Merigold, MS
Forest Conservationist of the Year
For demonstrating outstanding leadership in the management of our state’s forest resources. Fish and wildlife management and best management practices must be a major component.
Sponsored by: Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
Steve Grado
Starkville, MS
Soil, Air and Water Conservationist of the Year
For outstanding efforts toward improvement of air quality, water quality or soil conservation in the state.
Sponsored by: Southern AgCredit
Keep the Rez Beautiful
Youth Conservationist of the Year
For a young Mississippian who demonstrated a personal commitment to conserving the state’s resources and protecting the environment.
Sponsored by: Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
Malika Shettar
Jackson, MS
Conservation Educators of the Year
For the most outstanding effort in conservation education. The recipient may be a professional or volunteer.
Sponsored by: South Mississippi Electric Power Association
Dr. Jessica Tegt
Starkville, MS
Ms. Leslie Burger
Starkville, MS
Conservation Communicator of the Year
For the most outstanding effort by a journalist, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, radio or television station, web site or other communication medium to create public awareness about the importance of natural resources.
Jeff Wilson
Raymond, MS
Conservation Officer of the Year
For outstanding service by a state or federal wildlife enforcement officer.
Sponsored by: Wildlife Technical Services Inc.
Master Sergeant John McFerrin
Mantachie, MS
Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year
For outstanding efforts by a volunteer instructor of the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to promote and teach hunter safety education in Mississippi.
Sponsored by: Anderson Tully Company
Glen Hickman
Saucier, 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
Special Merit Awards
Wayne Beard
Columbus, MS
Marie Mullen
Ocean Springs, MS
Vickie Vaughan
Madison, MS
Leigh Bailey and Jamie Redmond
Clinton, MS
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