Awards
Alabama Chapter of The Wildlife Society “Wildlife Biologist of the Year Award”
The Chapter’s “Wildlife Biologist of the Year Award” is presented to a biologist who, in the opinion of the ACTWS Awards Committee, has made outstanding contributions toward wildlife conservation in Alabama. Each award will consist of a certificate, monetary award and recognition at the Chapter’s annual meeting.
Nominations and deadlines will be advertised through the ACTWS communications network prior to each annual meeting.
Alabama Chapter of The Wildlife Society “Lifetime Achievement Award”
The Chapter’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” is presented to wildlife professionals who, in the opinion of the ACTWS Awards Committee, have made significant impacts over their careers in the field of wildlife management in Alabama. Each award will consist of a certificate and special presentation, along with recognition at the Chapter’s annual meeting.
Nominations and the deadlines will be advertised through the ACTWS communications network prior to each annual meeting. Due to the prestigious nature of the award, it is not expected that it will be awarded annually, although nominations could be submitted at any time.
Past Winners
Alabama Chapter of The Wildlife Society “Wildlife Biologist of the Year Award” recipients
Year Recipient
2023 Nicholas Sharp Nongame Biologist, Alabama Division of WFF
2022 Jeff Baker Biologist, Alabama Power Company
2021 Derek Colbert Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Forest Service
2020 Ericha Shelton-Nix Nongame Biologist, Alabama Division of WFF
2019 Allison Cochran Wildlife Biologist, U. S. Forest Service
Alabama Chapter of The Wildlife Society “Lifetime Achievement Award” recipients
Year Recipient
2023 Eric Soehren Biologist, State Lands Division of AL DCNR
2020 Rhett Johnson Auburn University and The Longleaf Alliance
2019 Frank Boyd State Director, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Wildlife Services
Photos
2023 Award Recipient
Biologist of The Year
Nicholas Sharp, Biologist, Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Lifetime Achievement Award
Eric Soehren, Biologist, State Lands Division of AL DCNR
2022 Award Recipient
Biologist of The Year
Jeff Baker, Biologist, Alabama Power Company
2021 Award Recipient
Biologist of The Year
Derek Colbert, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Forest Service, Conecuh National Forest
2020 Award Recipient
Biologist of The Year
Ericha Shelton-Nix, Wildlife Biologist, Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rhett Johnson, Auburn University and The Longleaf Alliance
2019 Award Recipients
Biologist of The Year
Allison Cochran, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Forest Service, Bankhead National Forest
Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Boyd, State Director, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Wildlife Services