Champion of Wildlife Award
The Champion of Wildlife Award is intended to recognize an individual or group for making a significant contribution to Indiana’s wildlife resources. Recipients of this award may include (but are not limited to) state or local public officials, legislators, landowners, foundations, friends groups, and non-profit organizations. This award is not restricted to members.
Award Recipients
2018 – Sam Shine, recognized for his instrumental role in many important wildlife conservation measures in Indiana and across the country.
2015 – Bob and Ellen Mulford, recognized for restoring and enhancing nearly 400 acres of high-quality wildlife habitat and for promoting wildlife education, research, and conservation efforts in Indiana.
Request for Award Nominations
Nominations for this award should be submitted to the awards committee chairman and will be accepted at any time during the year. The awards committee will act upon the nomination immediately in order to be timely in presenting the award if the nomination is approved. Upon receiving a nomination for this award, the awards committee will submit a recommendation to the executive board for final approval.
Nominations for the Champion of Wildlife Award must include (a) the nominee’s full name, present position, address, and phone number (b) nominator(s)’ names, addresses, and phone numbers; and (c) a clear and concise statement justifying the nomination. Statements may address such criteria as the nominee’s leadership functions, as well as the scope and importance of the nominee’s contribution to wildlife conservation in Indiana.
Presentation of the award will be at the next annual meeting of the Chapter. The award consists of a plaque, and the wording of each award would be specific to the recipient’s accomplishments.
Nomination Deadline: January 15 of each year
Send all nomination materials to:
Zack DeYoung, (219) 992-3019, zdeyoung@dnr.in.gov