The Virginia Society of Ornithologists is seeking nominations for the
Jackson M. Abbott Conservation Award, given for outstanding work in
conserving Virginia's birds and/or the state's natural areas.
The Conservation Award was renamed the Jackson M. Abbott Conservation
Award in 1989 based on Abbott's extensive efforts to conserve
Virginia's birds. While the Fort Belvoir Christmas Bird Count was
begun by him in 1941 and the 250-acre Jackson Abbott Wetland Refuge on
Fort Belvoir is named after him, Abbott is best know for his work to
protect Bald Eagles in Virginia, especially in the upper reaches of
the Chesapeake Bay. Some previous recipients of the award include
James W. Waggener for his efforts to establish the Occoquan Wildlife
Refuge (1999), the Non-game Division of the Virginia Department of
Game and Inland Fisheries for their work in promoting conservation and
public awareness of birds (2002), and Henry Bashore for his leadership
and conservation efforts on the Northern Neck (1987).
Nominations, including at least three letters of recommendation and a
list of the nominee's accomplishments, should be submitted to VSO's
Conservation Committee (chair: Stephen Eccles, stephendeccles@xxxxxxx)
no later than February 15, 2007. The Conservation Committee will make
its recommendations to the VSO Board at the March meeting. The award
will be presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting.
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