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Seattle Audubon recognizes individuals who demonstrate steadfast service to and for birds and nature in the areas of education, conservation, and science.

The Education Award recognizes an individual in the K-12 arena in the greater Seattle community whose work inspires students to love, respect and protect nature.

The Conservation Award is given to an individual in the greater Seattle community who has made a unique and significant contribution to the protection of birds and wildlife habitat, using creative means for engaging and inspiring the public.

The Science Award honors an individual in the greater Seattle community who has made a significant contribution to our knowledge of the birds and wildlife habitat of our region, through publications or other means of disseminating scientific information.

The President’s Award honors a special individual within the Seattle Audubon community who has provided exceptional dedication and service to the organization.

The Seattle Audubon Award honors a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to birds and nature.

The Hero of the Flock award honors a peer-nominated volunteer who has inspired other volunteers through their service to Seattle Audubon.

2019
Rod Brown, President’s Award
Virginia Morrison, Hero of the Flock
Malcolm Griffes, Education
Robyn Thomas, Education
Constance Sidles, Conservation
Jerry Joyce, Science

2018
Jill Ericsson, President’s Award
Neil Zimmerman, Hero of the Flock
Kersti Muul, Education
Maria Mudd Ruth, Conservation
Alan Humphrey, Science
Ezra Parker, Science

2017
Diane de Ryss, President’s Award
Steve Dang, Hero of the Flock
Teri Martine, Education
Judith Leconte, Conservation
Jean Olson, Science

2016
Jean Trent, Seattle Audubon Award
Herb Curl, President’s Award
Pamela Harlow, Service Award

2015
Virginia Bound, Seattle Audubon Award
Charlie Kahle, President’s Award

2014
Colene McKee, Seattle Audubon Award
Chris Karrenberg, President’s Award

2013
Marilyn Sandall, Conservation
Jan Bragg, President’s Award

2012
D. Eric Harlow, Conservation and Education
Karen Adair, President’s Award

2011

Barb Deihl, Education

Dr. Kim McCormick, Education

Dr. John Bower, Science

Dr. Raelene Gold, Conservation

Mary Rogers, President’s Award

2010

Japhy Whalen, Education

Arther Kruckeberg, Science

Maple Leaf Community Council, Conservation

Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School, Conservation

Virginia Morrison, President’s Award

2009

Penny Rose, Education

Paulette Hunter, Conservation

Susie Shaefer, Conservation

Mike Blackbird, Conservation

Jim Rettig, Conservation

Larry Schwitters, Conservation

Marina Skumanich, Conservation

Dr. Gordon Orians, Science

Alan Humphrey, President’s Award

2008

Andy Pickard, Education

Rod Brown, Conservation

Dr. Julia Parrish, Science

Richard Youel, President’s Award

2007
Susanna Stodden (posthumously), Education
Jerry Joyce, Conservation
Dr. Dennis Paulson, Science
Russell Steele, President’s Award

2006
Kevin Li (posthumously), Conservation

Martha Nester, Education
Dr. Hal Opperman, Science

Miriam Williams, President’s Award

2005 – first year for Science Award
Donna Kostka and Heidi Carpine, Conservation
Barron S. Levine, Education
Dr. Victor B. Scheffer, Science

Neil Zimmerman, President’s Award
Suzanne Krom, Recognition

2004
Herb Curl, Conservation Award

Anita Lagerberg, Education
Jeff Anderson, President’s Award

2002-03
Secondary Bilingual Opportunities Center (Tadesse Gobu, Joan Irvin, Lori Leberer, Judy Nakamura, Irene Rodriquez, and Linda Zbigley), Education
Russell Link, Conservation
Brenda Senturia, Conservation
Chris Altwegg, President’s Award

2001-02
Eileen McMackin, Education
Gretchen Chambers and Vicki Bjorkman, Conservation
Genevieve Rechamp & Earthcare Northwest Mailing Team, President’s Award

2000-01
Janet Sherwood, Education
Michelle Roedell, Conservation
Pat Vivian, President’s Award

1999-2000
Janice Hunt, Education
Lynn Ferguson, Conservation
Idie Ulsh, President’s Award

1998-99
Len Kashner, Education
Fred and Anne Weinman, Conservation

1997-98
Phil Mattocks, Lifetime Achievement
Barbara Schnabel, Education
Chris Peterson, President’s Award

1996-97
Dennis Paulson, Education
Dana Lyons, Environment
Mark Boyar, Habitat

1995-96
Carolee Colter, Conservation/Habitat Preservation
Jim Jontz, Conservation/Ancient Forests
Ken Weiner, Conservation/Growth Management
David Koon, Conservation/WETNET
Ellen Blackstone, President’s Award

1994-95
Senator Cal Anderson, Environmentalist of the Year
Rev. Carla Berkendal, Environmentalist of the Year
Janet Dawes, Environmentalist of the Year
Chuck Lennox, Environmentalist of the Year

Katherine Ransel, Environmentalist of the Year

Idie Ulsh, Environmentalist of the Year

Eleanor Grant, President’s Award

1993-94
Kristina Schoyen, Activist
Sam Shaffer, Activist
Gery Nunnelee, Education
David Hutchinson, President’s Award
Chuck Lennox, Conservation

1992-93
Dr. Steve Herman, Evergreen State College, Wildlife
John Beal, Hamm Creek Reclamation, Citizen Activist
Susan Krom, Black River Heronry, Citizen Activist
Les Welsh, Lighthawk Director, Ancient Forest Overview

1991-92
Jennifer Belcher, State Senator, Environment Defender
Ron Sims, King County Council, Environment Supporter
Jeff Parsons, WA State Audubon Society’s Lobbyist, Issues Coordinator
Curt Schmitch, WA Dept. of Wildlife, Wildlife/Environment
Dean Druggee, Bellevue Schools Teacher, Puppets/Forests
Dee Arntz, Seattle Audubon, Co-Award for WETNET Program
Barbara Douma, Seattle Audubon, Co-Award for WETNET Program
Bob & Eleanor Grant, Seattle Audubon, President’s Award

1990-91
Steve Penland, WA State Dept. of Wildlife, Backyard Sanctuary
James Baker, Friends of the Earth, Activist
Darlene Madenwald, WEC Forest Practices, Co-Award Activist
Marcy Golde, WEC Forest Practices, Co-Award Activist
Bonnie Phillips-Howard, Pilchuck Audubon, Activist
Keith Ervin, Seattle Times Reporter, Environmental Friend
Chris Luboff, WA Toxics Coalition, Activist’s Organization
Rick Rutz, Seattle Audubon, President’s Award
Jerry Adams, Seattle Audubon, Environmentalist of the Year

1989-90
Michael Rossotto, Friends of the Earth, Environmentalist of the Year
Mike Lowry, US Congress, Environmentalist of the Year
Gordon Orians, Insti. Environ. Studies, Environmentalist
Daryl Scheibel, Wetlands Watch, Environmental Activist
Kathy Fletcher, Puget Sound Water Quality, Environmentalist
Mike Layton, Seattle Times Reporter, Environmental Friendly
Joan Thomas, WA Environ. Council, Environmental Activist
Thero North, Seattle Audubon, President’s Award
Eileen Bryant, Seattle Audubon, President’s Award
Nancy Kroening, Seattle Audubon, President’s Award

1988-1989

1987-88
Vic Sher, Todd True, and Andy Stahl, Sierra Club Legal Defense, Ancient Forests
Curt Smitch, Governor’s Staff, Environmentalist
Betty Tabutt, WEC Lobbyist, Environmentalist
Mary Ann Gwinn, Seattle Times, Environment Friend

1986-87
Harriet Allen, State Dept. of Wildlife, Owl Friend
Frank Gaffney, Environmentalist
Nancy Rust, State Legislator, Environment Friend
Mike Todd, State Legislator, Environment Friend
Liz Tennant, Seattle Audubon, Toxics Advisory Committee

1985-86
Jo Roberts, Mountaineers, Environmentalist
Jack DeYonge, PI Writer, Environment Friend
F. Lorraine Bodi, National Marine Fisheries, Environment Friend
George Johnson, Activist and Sales
Carol Potter, President’s Award

1984-85
David Ortman, Activist
Laura Stone, Day Camp Director
Tim Hill and Maureen Sullivan, King County Government, Environmental

1983-84
Lorna Campion, Environment
Tom Campion, Ancient Forests
Nancy Rust, Environment Friend
Ken Jacobsen, Environment Friend
Mike Lowry, Environment Friend
Lynn Korn, Ancient Forests
Joe LaTourette, Wildlife Friend
Wilma Anderson, Seattle Audubon Past President
Pam Crocker-Davis, Seattle Audubon Lobbyist and Founding of WA State Audubon Office

1982-83
Thero North

1981-82
Bob and Eleanor Grant, Volunteers of the Year