Honoring Powerful Voices in Conservation: 2025 Women & Wildlife Awards

Since 2006, the Women & Wildlife Awards have honored powerful voices in conservation—from scientists and educators to policy advocates—who have helped restore bald eagles, brook trout, golden-winged warblers, and more across New Jersey. These leaders have preserved thousands of acres, launched statewide education initiatives, and inspired countless others to act.

Take Pat Hamilton, our 10th Annual Leadership Award honoree, who championed Eastern brook trout restoration, helping designate over 200 streams as protected Trout Production Streams.

Or MacKenzie Hall, our Inspiration Award winner—whose wildlife outreach includes bat conservation, amphibian migration monitoring, and turning non-scientists into passionate environmental allies.

Wouldn’t it be inspiring to add someone you know to this legacy? Nominate someone making a real difference in conservation today—whether they’re leading habitat restoration, educating our communities, shaping policy, or blazing trails in STEM.

Submit your nomination now in one of five categories: Leadership, Inspiration, Education, Legacy, and Service. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 15 at 5pm.

Let’s shine a light on the extraordinary women protecting our wildlife—and inspire the next generation to walk these paths!

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