Awards

The South Sound Bird Alliance annual picnic was held at Squaxin Park on June 28th.  Besides being a wonderful time to connect with fellow Alliance members and enjoy good food, we celebrated the volunteer efforts of two amazing people.  Shown above are Lynn Fitz-Hugh and Simon Hamilton, along with their awards. Lynn was the recipient of the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award to...

South Sound Bird Alliance honors one of our volunteers every year with the Volunteer of the Year Award.  This person needs to be a South Sound Bird Alliance (SSBA) member, not on our Board of Directors, who contributes to the organization along these guidelines: ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD:  The volunteer contributes outstanding long-term service through work that addresses SSBA’s strategic priorities. AND...

With warm weather, good company, and delicious food, our annual picnic was a big success.  Held at the Rose Garden Picnic Shelter in Squaxin Park, there were about 50 attendees.  Deb Nickerson and her committee had everything well organized including a swap table, bird bingo, and homemade desserts.  At the event, we honored three outstanding individuals for their efforts in conservation.  The...

Nominations Requested for the 2025 Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year Award BHAS is proud to continue recognizing environmental education efforts by area residents who are making a positive difference for birds through their teaching, and so we are soliciting nominations for the 2025 Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the BHAS Annual Picnic...

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BHAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Black Hills Audubon honors one of our volunteers every year with the Volunteer of the Year Award.  This person needs to be an Audubon member, not on our Board of Directors, who contributes to the organization along these guidelines: ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD:  The volunteer contributes outstanding long-term service through work that addresses...