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The Robert Cooper Audubon Society is accepting nominations from the public for its annual conservation awards.
Early each December the chapter honors individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to conservation and environmental education in east central Indiana.
Nominations are accepted in these categories:
- Robert H. and Esther L. Cooper Conservation Award, the chapter’s highest honor, for overall contributions to, conservation of, and appreciation for the natural environment.
- Clyde W. Hibbs Conservation Education Award, for excellence in educating the area’s children, youth, and/or adults on conservation issues and practices.
- Richard Greene Public Service Award, for active involvement in serving the public’s environmental interests and concerns.
- Phyllis Yuhas Wildlife Habitat Preservation Award, for development or preservation of habitat that contains significant wildlife and/or native plant life populations.
- Charles D. Wise Youth Conservation Award, for excellence in conservation practices by a youth under the age of 18.
Nominations should be sent to Chapter President Rose Jeffery at admin@cooperaudubon.org by Sept. 20. Please describe the nominee’s contributions and provide contact information for both the nominator and the nominee. Award nominees need not reside in the chapter’s seven-county region of east central Indiana or be affiliated with the Audubon Society, but their work should have an impact on the region.
For more information and a list of past recipients, visit cooperaudubon.org.