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 admin@cooperaudubon.org.
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
(Photo provided of Sheryl Myers, 2025 Cooper Conservation Award winner.)
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