Every year Colorado Field Ornithologists present awards, during the Annual Meeting, to individuals and organizations for service to Colorado’s avian diversity. This year, these awards will be handed out at our 2023 convention, which takes place July 19th - 23rd at Copper Mountain in Summit County. Only living persons may be nominated for any of the awards.
The awards this year eligible for CFO member nominations are:
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is intended to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to research or conservation of Colorado birds or service to the Colorado birding community.
Director’s Award
Director’s Award recognizes significant contributions to Colorado Field Ornithologists and to efforts that CFO supports.
Landowners Award
The Landowners Award is given to thank private landowners who graciously allow access for birders to see significant rarities or interesting birds on their property.
To nominate someone for one of the awards listed above, please fill out the form below by Sunday, May 7th, 2023. Award winners (and their nominators) will be notified by the end of May, 2023.