Recognition of peers, employees and partners is one of the most important things the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife (WAFWA) does every year. The Awards and Recognition Reception/Banquet has become the pre-eminent event at the WAFWA annual conference.

The deadline has passed for award nominations. Please hold your submissions until Spring 2023.

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Which award?

• Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
• Outstanding WAFWA Contributor of the Year
• Outstanding Citizen Wildlife Contributor of the Year
• Federal Conservation Partner of the Year
• Professional of the Year Award
• Commission/Board of the Year
• Philip W. Schneider Lifetime Achievement Award
• President's Award
• Honorary Life Membership in the Association Award
• Other

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The POGUE-ELMS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD is limited to an individual (not a group) and nominee must be a natural resource officer (defined in the awards criteria).

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The OUTSTANDING WAFWA CONTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to an employee of a member agency.

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The OUTSTANDING CITIZEN WILDLIFE CONTRIBUTOR AWARD is presented to an individual (not a group).

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The FEDERAL CONSERVATION PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD can be presented to a federal agency, an entity or unit of a federal agency, or an employee of a federal agency.
If nominating a group, list that in the "Nominee Name" field and include a point of contact's name and title in the "Title" field.

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The PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to an employee of a member agency.

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The COMMISSION/BOARD OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to an agency's commission/board.

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The PHILIP W. SCHNEIDER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented to an individual (not a group).

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The PRESIDENT'S AWARD is presented to an individual or entity - including those not affiliated with a WAFWA member agency.
Only the Association President nominates and selects the recipient of this award.
If nominating a group, list that in the "Nominee Name" field and include a point of contact's name and title in the "Title" field.

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The HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION AWARD is presented to an individual who is a former employee of a member agency or a commission/board member.

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