08/17/2026
Nominations due Sept. 20
Each year, the Robert Cooper Audubon Society celebrates individuals and organizations who make noteworthy contributions to conservation and environmental education in our region. Help us celebrate a local conservation hero by submitting a nomination to Rose Jeffery at [email protected].
When submitting a nomination, please describe the nominee’s contributions and provide contact information for both you and the nominee. Nominations are due by September 20. Award nominees need not reside in our chapter’s seven-county region or be affiliated with the Audubon Society, but their work should have an impact on our region.
Learn about our 2025 recipients and scroll down to find a list of past recipients on our Conservation Awards page.
Categories for awards are as follows:
Robert H. and Esther L. Cooper Conservation Award: 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
