In the News
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Wade Luzny Youth Conservation Award
June 30, 2026 - This award was renamed in honour of CWF’s much-admired executive director who died in 2016. It recognizes Canadian youth who have undertaken wildlife or habitat conservation projects and activities that have helped make a difference to the environment.
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Wade Luzny Youth Conservation Award
June 30, 2026 - This award was renamed in honour of CWF’s much-admired executive director who died in 2016. It recognizes Canadian youth who have undertaken wildlife or habitat conservation projects and activities that have helped make a difference to the environment.
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Stan Hodgkiss Outdoorsperson of the Year Award
June 30, 2026 - Since 1975, the Outdoorsperson of the Year Award has been presented to a Canadian who has demonstrated an active and enduring commitment to conservation. The award is named in honour of CWF’s founding president, Stan Hodgkiss.
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Wade Luzny Youth Conservation Award
June 30, 2026 - This award was renamed in honour of CWF’s much-admired executive director who died in 2016. It recognizes Canadian youth who have undertaken wildlife or habitat conservation projects and activities that have helped make a difference to the environment.
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Roderick Haig-Brown Award
June 30, 2026 - Presented to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to furthering the sport of angling and the conservation, development and wise use of Canada’s recreational fisheries.
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Youth Mentor Award
June 30, 2026 - This award honours an individual or group that has made a significant contribution in creating or presenting programs that introduce youth to the importance of conservation, habitat and wildlife.
- Eligibility of Nominees
Nominees must be individuals, organizations or partnerships whose work has made a demonstrable contribution to wildlife conservation, habitat protection or environmental stewardship relevant to the award category
- Complete Nomination Submission
All nominations must be submitted using the official online nomination form and include the required supporting documentation, such as a project description, measurable outcomes and references where applicable.
- Deadline Compliance
Nominations must be received by the stated submission deadline. Late or incomplete nominations will not be considered by the selection committee.
- Verification of Information
All information provided in the nomination must be accurate and verifiable. The awarding organization reserves the right to request additional documentation or clarification from nominators.
- Conflict of Interest
Members of the selection committee, award sponsors or staff directly involved in the evaluation process may not submit or support nominations in categories where a conflict of interest exists.
- Consent of the Nominee
Nominees must be aware of and consent to their nomination. The awarding organization may request confirmation that the nominee has agreed to be considered for the award.
- Right of the Awarding Organization
The awarding organization reserves the right to determine eligibility, request additional information, or withhold the award in any category if nominations do not meet the established standards of merit.
- It is up to the discretion of the Awards Committee to determine if any or all candidates are selected as the award recipient(s). In circumstances where no candidate meets the criteria of a particular nomination category, no recipient shall be chosen for the award year. Please ensure your candidate fits the description of the category for which you are nominating them.
- Nominating one person/group in multiple categories may lead to disqualification!
Thank you for your interest and participation in this program.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David DeRocco, CWF Sr. Manager Marketing and Events, at davidd@cwf-fcf.org