2020 National Wildlife Refuge System Award Winners Announced

The 2020 National Wildlife Refuge System Award Winners have been announced! The National Wildlife Refuge Association could not be more excited to present these deserving individuals and group with the prestigious Refuge System Awards.

Learn more about our awards on the Awards Page. 

  • Paul Kroegel National Wildlife Refuge System Manager Of The Year: Greg Austin, Refuge Manager at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, CA

  • Refuge System Employee Of The Year Victor β€œVic” Doig, Fire Management Officer at Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges in Chiefland, FL

  • Molly Krival Refuge System Friends Group Of The Year Friends of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City, IA

  • Volunteer Of The Year Jan Crocker, Volunteer at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge in Chatham, MA

Stay tuned for more information regarding the awards and press releases on each awardee discussing their amazing accomplishments for the National Wildlife Refuge System.