The Regional Longleaf Awards Program recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to longleaf restoration and conservation across the southeastern U.S. Awardees will be recognized at the 15th Biennial Longleaf Conference in Sandestin, Florida on October 9, 2024.
The Bill Boyer Natural Resource Professional of the Year Award Recognizes a natural resource professional who has made outstanding contributions within the field of longleaf ecosystem conservation.
The Palustris Corporate Achievement Award Recognizes a corporation with long standing commitment toward conservation of the longleaf ecosystem.
The Gjerstad/Johnson Landowner of the Year Award Recognizes a private landowner for ensuring the future of the longleaf ecosystem on private land.
The Burner Bob® Prescribed Fire Champion Award Recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding efforts in championing prescribed fire to ensure the future of the longleaf ecosystem on private land.
A True Longleaf Champion Award In recognition of a lifetime of dedication to the conservation and restoration of the South’s iconic forest.
CONSERVATION PARTNER AWARD CATEGORIES
Natural Resources Conservation Service Team Achievement Award Recognizes an NRCS team who has gone above-and-beyond the call of duty in delivering longleaf restoration for private landowners. Department of Defense Team Achievement Award Recognizes a DOD team who has gone above-and-beyond the call of duty in managing and restoring the longleaf ecosystem on Military Installations.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Team Achievement Award Recognizes a USFWS team who has gone above-and-beyond the call of duty in managing and restoring the longleaf ecosystem for wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
USDA Forest Service Team Achievement Award Recognizes a USDA FS team who has gone above-and-beyond the call of duty in managing and restoring the longleaf ecosystem on and around the National Forest System.
Non-Profit Conservation Partner Award Recognizes a non-profit organization that has significantly improved, protected and conserved the longleaf ecosystem.