The Past Presidents’ Canadian Legislator
Award was established in 1988 by former
Canadian Wildlife Federation leaders. This
award is presented annually to an elected
provincial, territorial or federal legislator
in recognition of a significant contribution
to the conservation of wildlife in Canada.
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary and in salute to an extraordinary artist and nature lover, the Canadian Wildlife Robert Bateman Award. Federation established this award to recognize those who, through artistic expression, have furthered the awareness of and appreciation for Canada’s wildlife and habitats and their conservation.
This award was established in 1978 by the Canadian
Wildlife Federation as a tribute to former governor
general Roland Michener (1900-1991). An outstanding
outdoorsperson and role model for a generation, he
served as an honorary president of the CWF. The award
is presented to an individual or organization demonstrating
a commitment to conservation through
responsible activities that promote, enhance and further
the conservation of Canada’s natural resources.
This award was established in 1978 by the Canadian
Wildlife Federation as a tribute to former governor
general Roland Michener (1900-1991). An outstanding
outdoorsperson and role model for a generation, he
served as an honorary president of the CWF. The award
is presented to an individual or organization demonstrating
a commitment to conservation through
responsible activities that promote, enhance and further
the conservation of Canada’s natural resources.
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.
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.
The Past Presidents’ Canadian Legislator
Award was established in 1988 by former
Canadian Wildlife Federation leaders. This
award is presented annually to an elected
provincial, territorial or federal legislator
in recognition of a significant contribution
to the conservation of wildlife in Canada.
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.
