Dale Hall named Bass Pro Shops Conservation Partner of the Year
Ducks Unlimited (DU) CEO Dale Hall has been named Bass Pro Shops' 2013 Conservation Partner of the Year. Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro, recently presented Hall with the prestigious award during a special ceremony at Bass Pro's national headquarters in Springfield, Mo.
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Ducks Unlimited receives top honors for mobile website
Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently earned top honors from the Web Marketing Association (WMA), winning the association’s best non-profit mobile website award. DU’s new mobile site was unveiled this summer.
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Central Valley Joint Venture Partners Receive Conservation Awards
Two longtime members of California's Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV) were recently honored for their contributions to wetlands and waterfowl conservation under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP). CVJV Coordinator Bob Shaffer received this year's National Blue-winged Teal Award and Eldridge "Red" Hunt was honored with the International Canvasback Award.
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Ducks Unlimited honors staff member, volunteer leader in Carolinas
CLOVER, S.C. – Aug. 20, 2013 – Ducks Unlimited recently awarded Regional Director Justin Harris a 2012-13 Co-Regional Director of the Year award for his outstanding efforts as a staff member in Region 7, an area that encompasses the southeastern United States.
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Ducks Unlimited honors Texas staff member, volunteer leader
HOUSTON – Aug. 20, 2013 – Ducks Unlimited recently awarded Senior Regional Director Tim Soderquist a 2012-13 National Regional Director of the Year award for his outstanding efforts as the top staff fundraiser for the organization. It was his second time winning this award in three years.
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St. Lawrence River Chapter earns high honor
CLAYTON, N.Y. – May 8, 2013 – Just in time for spring migrating birds, the St. Lawrence River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited has been designated 2012 New York Chapter of the Year. State Ducks Unlimited officials singled out the group based on criteria that ranged from increased membership to growth in fundraising.
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Senate Agriculture Committee chair recognized with 2013 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award
WASHINGTON - March 29, 2013 - Sen. Debbie Stabenow (MI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, was presented last Friday with the 2013 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award, one of Ducks Unlimited's highest honors.
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Ducks Unlimited's Governmental Affairs Director awarded Wildlife Management Institute's highest honor
WASHINGTON – March 27, 2013 – Gary Taylor, Ducks Unlimited's director of governmental affairs, received the Wildlife Management Institute's (WMI) 2013 George Bird Grinnell Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Natural Resource Conservation today. The award was presented during the Conservation Administrators Luncheon at the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Arlington, Va.
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DU recognizes DNR Wildlife Manager Randy Markl
LAMBERTON, Minn. – Dec. 21, 2012 – Minnesota DNR wildlife professional Randy Markl was recognized recently for his many years of dedication to wetlands and waterfowl conservation with Ducks Unlimited's 2012 Minnesota Conservation Partner of the Year award. The award was presented to Markl at a DNR southern regional wildlife staff meeting by Jon Schneider, DU manager of conservation programs for Minnesota.
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David Maass wins record-breaking fourth DU Artist of the Year award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dec. 3, 2012 - Wildlife artist David Maass of Long Lake, Minn., is Ducks Unlimited's 2013 Artist of the Year (AOY). His winning painting, "Pitching into Cypress," earned Maass his fourth AOY award, more than any other artist.
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Ducks Unlimited scientist receives national award
RIDGELAND, Miss. - Oct. 17, 2012 - Tom Moorman, Ph.D., Ducks Unlimited director of science and public policy, has won The Wildlife Society's (TWS) 2012 Jim McDonough Award. Moorman received the award at the TWS annual conference in Portland, Ore., on Monday, Oct. 15.
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Two Ducks Unlimited members nominated for conservation awards
Thirty-three year DU member Eddie Bridges was announced Field & Stream's 2012 Hero of Conservation.
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DU's western regional director honored by Intermountain West Joint Venture
Ducks Unlimited Western Regional Director Mark Biddlecomb recently received the John E. Nagel Award from the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV) for his outstanding achievement and long-term commitment to avian conservation.
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Former DU president inducted into Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
LAFAYETTE, La. - March 29, 2012 - Dr. L.J. Mayeux of Marksville, La., former national president and chairman of the board for Ducks Unlimited, is the 2012 recipient of the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award presented by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
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Ducks Unlimited receives Conservation Champion Award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - March 23, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited Inc. and Ducks Unlimited Canada were honored with a Conservation Champion Award on March 21 at the North American Migratory Bird Joint Venture 25th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, D.C.
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Ducks Unlimited conservation leader receives international NAWMP award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - March 22, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited Chief Conservation Officer Paul Schmidt received the North American Waterfowl Management Plan's (NAWMP) International Canvasback Award last week for his significant long-term contributions to the implementation of NAWMP's conservation activities throughout North America.
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Ducks Unlimited presented with 2012 Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - March 21, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited has been chosen to receive the Boone and Crockett Club's (B&C) prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Legacy Award for 2012.
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Germantown-Cordova Chapter recognized nationally
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Germantown-Cordova Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Memphis Chapter recognized nationally
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Memphis Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Seattle Chapter recognized nationally
SEATTLE, Wash. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Seattle Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Georgetown Chapter recognized nationally
GEORGETOWN, S.C. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Georgetown Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Potomac Valley Chapter recognized nationally
ANNANDALE, Va. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Potomac Valley Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Richmond Chapter recognized nationally
RICHMOND, Va. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Richmond Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Palo Alto Chapter recognized nationally
Palo Alto, Calif. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Palo Alto Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Half Moon Bay Chapter recognized nationally
Half Moon Bay, Calif. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Half Moon Bay Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Lafayette Chapter recognized nationally
LAFAYETTE, La. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Lafayette Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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New Orleans Chapter recognized nationally
NEW ORLEANS, La. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the New Orleans Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Shreveport Chapter recognized nationally
SHREVEPORT, La. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Shreveport Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Upper Lafourche Chapter recognized nationally
LAROSE, La. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Upper Lafourche Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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San Antonio Chapter recognized nationally
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the San Antonio Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Sabine Chapter recognized nationally
SABINE, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Sabine Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Midland Chapter recognized nationally
MIDLAND, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Top 100 is one of the most highly sought-after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States. This past fall, the Midland Chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Mexia Chapter recognized nationally
MEXIA, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Mexia Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Houston Chapter recognized nationally
HOUSTON, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Houston Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Galveston Chapter recognized nationally
GALVESTON, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Galveston Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Fredericksburg Chapter recognized nationally
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Fredericksburg Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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East of the Cooper Chapter recognized nationally
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the East of the Cooper Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Dallas Chapter recognized nationally
DALLAS, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Corpus Christi Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Corpus Christi Chapter recognized nationally
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Corpus Christi Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Central Arkansas Chapter recognized nationally
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – March 20, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Central Arkansas Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Big Thicket Chapter recognized nationally
CLEVELAND, Texas – March 16, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Big Thicket Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Benton County Chapter recognized nationally
ROGERS, Ark. – March 16, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Benton County Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Baton Rouge Chapter recognized nationally
BATON ROUGE, La. – March 16, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Baton Rouge Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Anchorage Bar B Q Chapter recognized nationally
Anchorage, Alaska – March 16, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the Anchorage Bar B Q Chapter made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.
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Wetlands conservation leader marks World Water Day
RIDGELAND, Miss. – March 19, 2012 – As the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, Ducks Unlimited is drawing attention to this month's milestone 9th Annual World Water Day.
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DU Receives Coastal America Partnership Honor for Nisqually Estuary Project
Ducks Unlimited received President Obama's prestigious Coastal America Partnership Award on December 10, 2011, for its pivotal role in the highly successful Nisqually Estuary Restoration Project.
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"Caller-Times" columnist David Sikes honored at 2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - March 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited announced today the winners of the 2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards during the 77th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, held at the Hilton Atlanta. This year's winner in the Communications category is David Sikes, outdoors columnist for the "Corpus Christi Caller-Times."
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DU recognizes Interior Secretary Salazar with achievement award
WASHINGTON - March 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited has awarded one of its highest honors to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.
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James C. Kennedy named Conservation/Private Citizen award winner at 2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
ATLANTA - March 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited announced today the winners of the 2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards during the 77th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, held at the Hilton Atlanta. This year's recipient of the Conservation/Private Citizen award is James C. Kennedy of Atlanta.
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2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
ATLANTA - March 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited announced today the winners of the 2012 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards during the 77th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, held at the Hilton Atlanta.
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Winchester presents DU with Partners in Conservation Award
To honor DU's 75th anniversary, Winchester Ammunition, a long-time partner of Ducks Unlimited, presented DU with its "Partners in Conservation Award" at Winchester's SHOT Show booth on Jan. 18.
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USA Rice Federation presents DU with 2011 Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award
The USA Rice Federation recently presented Ducks Unlimited with its second annual Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award.
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USA Rice Federation presents Ducks Unlimited with 2011 Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award
The USA Rice Federation presented Ducks Unlimited with its second annual Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award on Dec. 8. The award recognizes exemplary leadership and other major contributions to conservation that significantly benefit natural resources, wildlife and America's communities.
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Ducks Unlimited Wisconsin chapter honored with wetlands award
DU's Wisconsin chapter was recently honored with other individuals and groups from around the state at Wisconsin Wetlands Association's 2011 Annual Membership Meeting and Wetlands Awards Ceremony.
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Ducks Unlimited Director Receives National Award
Rebecca Humphries, Ducks Unlimited's Director of Operations for the Great Lakes and Atlantic region, is the 2011 recipient of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' Seth Gordon Award.
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Missouri DU Ranks in Top Ten Fundraising States
Each Year Ducks Unlimited (DU) recognizes the Top Ten states around the country for their efforts through the National State Awards Program. In 2010, under the leadership of Tom Shryock, Missouri Ducks Unlimited received the Bronze Level Comprehensive State Award.
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MDC Contributes $5 Million to Waterfowl Conservation
With this year's state grant program contribution of $250,000, the Missouri Department of Conservation reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada. With the support of MDC during the past five years, Ducks Unlimited conserved, enhanced and restored 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and positively influenced an additional 1.2 million acres.
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DU Announces 2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
Ducks Unlimited bestowed this year's State/Provincial award to James Sutherlin of Port Arthur, Tx., in the 2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony at
the 76th Annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
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DU Announces 2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
Ducks Unlimited bestowed this year's Private Citizen award to Durand Farms of St. Martinville, La., in the 2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards ceremony at the 76th Annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
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2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 18, 2011 – Ducks Unlimited announced today the winners of the 2011 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards at the 76th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
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Wetland Conservation Achievement Award Winners
A listing of all the past winners of the Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards. For more information about the awards, please contact Jennifer Roy at 901.758.3707 or jroy@ducks.org.
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