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NH Audubon’s 97th Annual Meeting Wrap-up

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New Hampshire Audubon hosted its 97^th Annual Meeting at the White Mountain National Forest Headquarters in Campton on October 8. NH Audubon members and friends gathered on this sunny, summer-like day to take part in morning field trips, enjoy good company, and celebrate the organization’s recent accomplishments as well as this year’s annual awardees. Dr. Peter Marra of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center gave the keynote address on the life cycles of migratory birds and the connection between wintering conditions and summer breeding.

We congratulate all of this year’s award recipients for their many

Geoff Jones receives Tudor Richards Award from Barbara Richards and Paul Nickerson.

contributions.

The Tudor Richards Award was received by Geoff Jones of Stoddard. The award recognizes an individual who has worked tirelessly and effectively for conservation in the Granite State.

The Goodhue-Elkins Award was received by Stephen R. Mirick, well-known birder who spends most of his time at the New Hampshire coast. The award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the study of New Hampshire birds.

Stephen R. Mirick receives the Goodhue-Elkins Award from Joann O'Shaughnessy. by Len Medlock

The Meade Cadot Award was received by Francie Von Mertens of Peterborough,. The award recognizes New Hampshire Audubon’s land conservation partners.

Jack Gleason receives Volunteer of the Year Award from Phil Brown.

Volunteer of the Year Award was received by Jack Gleason of Amherst for his tireless work at NHA’s Ponemah Bog Sanctuary. The award recognizes those who through their dedication and hard work have made an outstanding contribution to the success of NHA and its work.

The President’s Award was received by the volunteers who have played key roles at NHA’s two raptor observatories – Carter Hill in Concord and Pack Monadnock in Peterborough. The award recognizes a stalwart friend of NHA, be it a group or individual, whose actions and commitment over the years have significantly furthered the organization’s work. This year’s recipients were: Tom Brewton, Dave Howe, and Crawford Lyons at Carter Hill and Tom Bailio and Katrina Fenton at Pack Monadnock.