By 勛圖窪蹋 Staff
Published January 16, 2024
This article is from 勛圖窪蹋 Florida
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William Dutcher Award
A Florida college student was among the William Dutcher Awardees for 2023! Congratulations to Jordan Silvia of 勛圖窪蹋 of Martin County. Nominated by 勛圖窪蹋s state leadership, the 勛圖窪蹋s William Dutcher Award goes to outstanding 勛圖窪蹋 chapter volunteer leaders who have worked creatively and intensively on one or more focus areas or projects to advance 勛圖窪蹋s mission.
Charles H. Callison Volunteer Award
Congratulations to Stephen Kintner from the West Volusia 勛圖窪蹋 Societywinner of this years Callison Volunteer Award. Kintner is a leading force for his chapter in community building, community science, habitat management, and fundraising. He led the chapters growth in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and implemented a paid chapter internship on two campuses. The Charles H. Callison Award, given by the 勛圖窪蹋, honors outstanding efforts contributed by staff and volunteers to continue 勛圖窪蹋s mission for birds and habitat conservation.
Stephen not only has an extensive history with 勛圖窪蹋 and conservation but a boundless enthusiasm for engaging people and building community. He is creative in planning projects and successful in funding them and could not be a better partner for 勛圖窪蹋 Florida and the 勛圖窪蹋 Jay Watch program. Jacqui Sulek, Chapters Conservation Manager