To guide and promote the conservation and management of wildlife resources throughout North Carolina.
NCTWS has a mentoring program to serve as a developmental tool for students in Fisheries and Wildlife. This program will allow students to coordinate with professionals working in the field of fisheries or wildlife and gain insight into careers and pathways that may be in their future. Contact Donna MacLennan for more details.
The NCTWS recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of wildlife conservation in the broadest sense. Each year at the annual meeting, several awards are presented to deserving individuals. A description of the awards with guidelines for eligibility is given below.
2010 Award Winners
NCTWS Chapter Award: Mark Johns
NCTWS Wildlife Conservation Award: Lark Hayes
Ken Wilson Memorial Award Winners:
North Carolina State University: Colter Chitwood
Haywood Community College: Clay Heafner
Photo of Clay Heafner (left), Colter Chitwood (right) and Mike Baranski.
NCTWS CHAPTER AWARD
This award is presented to a chapter member for individual effort and contributions to wildlife conservation. Service to the Society and Chapter is strongly considered, along with professional achievement. The award includes a certificate or plaque and a copy of the commendation read during the awards ceremony. Presentation to the recipient is typically made at the annual meeting of the Chapter.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AWARD
This award is presented to individuals or groups within North Carolina who deserve recognition for achievement in wildlife conservation, education, research or related endeavors. There is no requirement for Society or Chapter membership. The recognition is for accomplishments widely recognized and publicized. The award includes a certificate or plaque and a copy of the commendation read at the awards ceremony. The award is presented to the recipient or organization at a time and location that is meaningful to the recipient and to the Chapter in terms of future interaction with others who work for the betterment of wildlife conservation.
STUDENT AWARD
The Ken Wilson Memorial Award is presented annually to a student or students, nominated by faculty members of the various schools within the State having wildlife programs and/or by Chapter members, and selected by the Awards Committee. Awards are presented for academics, contributions to research, work projects that contribute to State wildlife conservation efforts, and other accomplishments that the Chapter deems worthy of recognition. Recipients receive a cash award up to $500, a plaque, a copy of the Sand County Almanac, and a copy of the commendation signed by the Chapter President.
Click on Award Nomination Form (pdf) or Award Nomination Form (MS Word)