The Jim McDonough Award was established through his generosity and long-time support for professional excellence in wildlife management. Jim is noted for his many years of research on cottontail rabbits and white-tailed deer in Massachusetts. He has been a leader in the Northeast Section and New England Chapter for many years.

The award is presented to a TWS member who is also a Certified Wildlife Biologist and a member of the section and chapter where the the individual resides. The recipient is recognized for making a significant contribution to the wildlife profession by being an active member/participant of The Wildlife Society, especially at local levels and through program implementation and development of new techniques or approaches in an area or in a state or province. Additionally, the recipient is the kind of person recognized by their fellow workers as a solid contributor and a “true professional,” but who has gone without major awards, citations, or prominent recognitions.

The recipient receives a plaque and a monetary award at The Wildlife Society Annual Conference.

CRITERIA

• Must be a member of The Wildlife Society, including active membership status in the respective Section and Chapter, if any, in which that individual resides;
• Must be a Certified Wildlife Biologist; and
• Must be a person who has made or is making a significant contribution to the wildlife profession.
• The individual must have made, or still be making, contributions that reflect well on professional wildlife biologists through program implementation and/or development of new techniques, procedures, or approaches.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

• Nomination narrative should be a clear and concise statement justifying the nomination.
• Up to 5 letters of support for the nominee.

Nomination materials must be submitted via the online nominations system by May 1 at 11:59 PM ET.

For questions related to TWS Awards please email, awards@wildlife.org.

JIM MCDONOUGH AWARD RECIPIENTS