2024 Nomination Guidelines
The Nomination Deadline Has Now Been Extended Until Monday, April 1st, 2024!
Paul Kroegel Award - Refuge Manager of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments by a refuge manager or project leader in the protection and management of our national wildlife refuges.
Refuge Employee of the Year
This award recognizes the outstanding work of the men and women employed by the Refuge System.
This award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of volunteers in support of the operation and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of the groups of dedicated volunteers in Friends organizations who provide essential services to the National Wildlife Refuge System.
This award recognizes people who are not Refuge employees, volunteers, or in Friends groups who have played a significant role in advocating to protect a refuge from external forces.