GA TWS Early Career Award in Honor of Dr. Bob Warren
Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Warren, a retired professor of wildlife ecology and management at the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, and a member of The Wildlife Society for 43 years, has dedicated his career to guiding students into successful wildlife careers. In order to honor Dr. Warren and his commitment, the Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society established an award in 2017 in his name, to present to an Early Career Professional. GA TWS will accept nominations annually and award one Early Career Award at our annual fall meeting, as candidates arise.
To be eligible for the award, the Nominees must have:
- Graduated with BS or MS within the past 10 years
- Be 40 years old or younger
- Demonstrated success while working as a wildlife professional in any agency, organization, or the private sector for at least 3 years
- Be a member of both The Wildlife Society and Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement in TWS at the state, regional, and/or national levels
- Have their AWB or CWB certification
- Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students/rising professionals
2022 Recipient – Swanny Evans
2018 Recipient – Krisha Whiting
GA TWS Jenkins-Crockford-Hayes Wildlife Conservation Award
This award is designed to be a later career award to honor the wildlife professionals who have made significant impacts over their careers across a variety of avenues, to include but not limited to, innovations in research and/or management techniques and contributions to students and professionals, across our state, region, and nation. Dr. James Hobart Jenkins 1919-2006, Jack A. Crockford 1923-2011, and Dr. Frank A. Hayes, 1921-1997, were well known for their contributions to wildlife conservation but are most famous for the Chap-Chur Gun and methodology, and its careering changing, innovative, still widely used method for live wildlife capture. All men were well-known, highly regarded, active in their respective societies, well awarded, and made significant impacts on wildlife in the state, region, and nation.
To eligible for this award, the Nominees must:
- Be 50 years old or older
- Have demonstrated success while working as a wildlife professional in any agency, organization, or the private sector for at least 15 years
- Be a member of both The Wildlife Society and Georgia Chapter of The Wildlife Society
- Made a significant impact on wildlife/wildlife management in Georgia. Regional and/or national reputation is a plus.
2022 Recipient – John Jensen
2019 Recipient – Karl Miller
2012 Recipient – Robert Warren
2011 Recipient – Ernest Provost