Awards

Each year, the Illinois Division recognizes a few of those individuals or organizations whose conservation work and or programs help to further the mission of the Izaak Walton League of America to protect our environment and promote responsible outdoor activities.

Individuals, chapters, and community groups are eligible.  Membership in the league is not a requirement for an award.   Every chapter and its members are encouraged to submit nominations by July 31st. The awards are handed out at the Division’s September meeting. 

Send a brief narrative of their activities and why you feel they are worthy of recognition to:

Awards Chair Lloye Pond at:  lloyepond@yahoo.com  please include Award nomination in the subject line.

IWLA also recognizes accomplishments on a yearly basis, for info:  Award Programs – Izaak Walton League of America

Some examples of past Illinois Division awards are:

Youth In Conservation Award – Kewanee FFA Chapter

Winged Preservation Award – Glen Anderson

Lifetime Benefactor Award – Bill and Margarete Schmoldt

Vision and Leadership Award – Elgin High School Environment Science Department

Youth in Conservation Award – Student Body of Elgin High School

Division Special Award – Cathy Berger

Special Conservation Award – Wildlife Prairie Park

Citizens Action Award – The Bison Bridge Foundation

Good Neighbor Award – The Volunteers of the Living Lands and Waters Organization

Youth in Conservation Award - Sun Foundations Clean Water Celebration

Special Conservation Award - Space Age 4-H Club, Chenoa, IL Tree Planting Program

Vision and Leadership Award - Lt. Col Paul Fredin’s Scott Air Force Base Garden program