Conservation Achievement Awards

The Conservation Federation of Missouri is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Conservation Achievement Awards. These honorees exemplify CFM’s mission and have made significant contributions to Missouri’s outdoors through their efforts this past year and throughout their lives.

Congratulations to our award winners, who will be recognized at the 89th Annual Convention on Friday, March 7, at the Lodge of Four Seasons at Lake of the Ozarks. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:30 p.m.

This year, tickets are required to attend the Awards Ceremony. More information about the convention can be found HERE.

Outstanding Lifetime Achievement - Ken McCarty

Share the Harvest Partner of the Year - Feeding Missouri

Conservation Communicator of the Year - Brad Kovach

Conservation Educator of the Year - Paul Epps

Conservation Organization of the Year - Columbia Audubon Society

Corporate Conservationist of the Year - Midwest Mailing Services

Forest Conservationist of the Year - Chris Lohmann

Hunter Education Instructor of the Year - Richard Brown

Professional Conservationist of the Year - Brian Davidson

Water Conservationist of the Year - Wally Iman

Soil Conservationist of the Year - Jim Plassmeyer

Youth Conservationist of the Year - Jackson Byrd

Wildlife Conservationist of the Year - Joe Coy

Conservation Legislator of the Year - Representative Dirk Deaton

Conservation Legislator of the Year - Representative Bridget Walsh Moore

Conservationist of the Year - Sara Parker Pauley