The Kansas Ornithological Society's Avian Conservationist of the Year Award is given to an individual for making significant contributions to bird conservation and/or education.  Nominations should be made for outstanding work in bird conservation, through the management or preservation of habitats, education or research.  A nominee may be any professional, volunteer, educator or other person that has accomplished significant contributions in any of the areas listed. The nominee does not have to be a member of KOS, but the nominator must be a current member of KOS. The accomplishment should reflect a long-time commitment to bird conservation and/or education within the State of Kansas. This award will be presented during the fall annual meeting.  This award was started in 2005.

Past Recipients
2005 - Max Thompson

2006 - Stan Roth

2007 - Chuck Otte
2008 - Bob Gress

2009 Avian Conservationist of the Year nomination forms available soon