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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDEach year since 1997 the Hawai'i Conservation Alliance has recognized persons reaching the highest esteem within the conservation community. These persons are nominated by their peers. The award honors exceptional service, personal effort and unselfish interest, embodying long-term dedication and tenacity in environmental conservation for the Hawaiian Islands.
- 2009: Charles P. “Chuck” Stone
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- 2005 (2): Tim Tunison, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
- 2004: Bryan Harry, Director of the National Park Service Pacific West Region
- 2003: Kenneth Kaneshiro, Director of the Center for Conservation Research and Training, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
- 2002: Sheila Conant, Professor of Zoology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
- 2001: Nancy Glover, Former Senior Program Officer, Secretariat for Conservation Biology
- 2000: Lloyd Loope, Research Scientist, USGS, Haleakala Field Station, Haleakala National Park
- 1999: Charles H. Lamoureux , Former Professor of Botany, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and Director of the Lyon Arboretum
- 1998: Don Reeser, Superintendent of Haleakala National Park
- 1997: Clifford Smith, Director of the National Parks Service Study Unit, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
CONSERVATION INNOVATION AWARDS
Starting in July 2006, the HCA will grant Conservation Innovation Awards for new technologies or techniques used in conservation activities in the islands. The award will be presented each year at the Annual Hawai'i Conservation Conference.
2006: For their leadership in developing and passing the Legacy Lands Act during the 2005 legislative session, the 2006 HCA Conservation Innovation Award was presented on July 28, 2006 to House Speaker Calvin Say, Senator Russell Kokubun, Representative Ezra Kanoho, and Representative Brian Schatz.
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDSThis award is given to a person who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing environmental conservation in Hawai‘i over the short to medium term (several years to a decade). Examples of such leadership may be seen in creating avenues for rapid advancement in conservation through influencing management or programs that lead to significant better protection of the Hawai‘i’s native ecosystems. The award is determined by nomination and seconded, with majority consensus by the HCA partnership.2009: Lea Hong2007: Peter Young
HAWAII CONSERVATION CONFERENCE STUDENT AWARDS
Each year at the conference, the HCA awards prizes to the top student oral and poster presenters. Monetary awards were sponsored by the Hawai'i Conservation Alliance and The Wildlife Society-Hawai'i Chapter. Backpacks were donated by Patagonia for the 1st prize winners.
2009 Hawaii Conservation Conference
Best Student Oral Presentation
Best Student Poster Presentation
Each year, the Hawai'i Conservation Alliance grants monetary awards to several students participating in the annual Hawai'i State Science and Engineering Fair, a project of the Hawai'i Academy of Science.
2009 AWARDS
Senior Awards 2 monetary awards
In addition to monetary awards, each student received a registration fee waiver and travel support to participate in the 2009 Hawai'i Conservation Conference. They were invited to present their research at the Poster Session on July 28, 2009 and were eligible to compete in the conference's Best Student Poster Competition.
Junior Awards 2 monetary awards
Teacher Award
Barbara Huntley, Baldwin High School
2009 HCC registration waiver
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