Seattle Audubon Awards

Volunteer Awards

Seattle Audubon recognizes individuals who demonstrate steadfast service to and for birds and nature, through the following annual awards:

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

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

Education Award: Recognizes an individual in the greater Seattle community whose work inspires students of all ages to love, respect, and protect nature.

Conservation Award: 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. 

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.

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

 

Award Recipients

2022

Etta Cosey, President’s Award

Grace Rajendran, Hero of the Flock

Brett Eaton, Education

Judy Bowes, Conservation & Science

 

2021

Andrew Schepers & Karina Rose, President’s Award

Deb Heiden, Hero of the Flock

The Classes Committee: Dick Holcomb, Jen Kunitsugu, Dan McDougall-Treacy, Jen Steele, Maureen Traxler, Education

Deb Heiden, Conservation

 

2020

Andrew Jacobson, Hero of the Flock

Alan Grenon, Education

 

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

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

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

 

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

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