Annual WCC award recipients
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Each year the Wisconsin Conservation Congress recognizes individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves and their time to the conservation of Wisconsin's natural resources. These awards are intended to acknowledge the hard work, exemplary leadership and commitment of these individuals and groups to continuing our outdoor legacy for generations to come.
Award nomination form
2026 WCC Convention Awards
- Local Conservation Organization of the Year - Sheboygan County Conservation Association
- Statewide Conservation Organization of the Year - Wisconsin Division – Izaak Walton League of America
- Wisconsin Waterfowl Officer of the Year - Warden Zach Seitz
- Conservation Educator of the Year – Jennifer Milosch (Lomira High School)
- Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Warden Jake Donar
- Wisconsin Waterfowl Officer of the Year - Warden Meghan Jensen
- David A Ladd Delegate of the Year – Trent Tonn (Racine County)
- Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Professional – Marty Johnson
- Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Professional – Margaret Stadig
2025 WCC Convention Awards
- Local Conservation Organization of the Year - Outdoors Forever
- Statewide Conservation Organization of the Year - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
- Conservation Educator of the Year - Menomonie Hunter Education Group
- Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Warden Mark Schraufnagel
- Wisconsin Waterfowl Officer of the Year - Warden Kyle Ziembo
- David A Ladd Delegate of the Year - Scott Gunderson
- Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Professional - Liz Herzmann
- Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Professional - Elliot Hoffman
2024 WCC Convention Awards
- Local Conservation Organization of the Year - Riverside Hunting & Fishing Club
- Conservation Educator of the Year - Ryan & Jessica Peterson
- Wisconsin Waterfowl Officer of the Year - Warden Zach Seitz
- David A Ladd Delegate of the Year - MarySusan Diedrich
- WCC Hall of Fame Inductees - Dr. Hugo Schneiders & Ron Anton
- Department of Natural Resources Outstanding Professional - Kari Lee-Zimmermann