The “Joe Kurz Wildlife Manager of the Year” award will be presented at the 2011 National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.  Previous applicants can also be resubmitted for review.

This award is to recognize individuals that work for state wildlife agencies who are technicians, area managers, turkey trappers, or work in similar areas that are  the unsung heroes who have made the comeback of the wild turkey a reality.  These individuals are those who are not in the public eye, but put in the long hours to make our wildlife programs successful.

Nominations are due October 1^st to James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D. by mail, e-mail or fax.  Be sure to include a resume and letters of support, so that the selection committee can give each candidate fair consideration.

If you have any questions, please contact James Earl Kennamer by telephone at 1-800-843-6983 or 1-803-637-3106, by mail at P.O. Box 530, Edgefield, SC 29824, by fax at 1-803-637-9180, or by email at jkennamer@nwtf.net.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Wisconsin State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation received an L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Award during the NWTF's 33rd annual National Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, Tenn.

The Wisconsin State Chapter was recognized by the NWTF for winning third place in the Highest Total Net/Net Dollars Raised category. The chapter has been a leader in the NWTF's chapter system, and a credit to the NWTF.

The L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards are given in honor of a man who gave unselfishly during the NWTF's early years. Dixon founded the North Carolina State NWTF chapter, served at the national, state and local levels and traveled thousands of miles at his own expense carrying the NWTF's message to all who would listen. The NWTF honors Dixon's achievements through the L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards.

"The NWTF has the world's best volunteers and chapters without a doubt," said George Thornton, NWTF CEO. "Without their hard work and dedication, the NWTF and its partners couldn't have invested more than $286 million to enhance habitat for wild turkeys and other wildlife, improved opportunities and access to hunting land or introduced youth, women and people with disabilities to the outdoors. We're proud to honor our chapters with the L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards to commemorate their exceptional performances."

The L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards are given to local, state and provincial chapters that excel at conservation fund raising, education and outreach events year-round.

Last year, NWTF chapters hosted 2,350 Hunting Heritage Super Fund banquets to raise funds for the NWTF's conservation and outreach initiatives.