In each and every MWF affiliated club there are individuals who regularly devote time and energy to the activities of their club which directly, or indirectly, support the mission of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. In every community, there are individuals and groups who volunteer their time and talents to further the cause of conservation, and the future of angling and hunting. For the most part, they go unheralded, with their only reward being the personal satisfaction of “doing their part for wildlife”, but the Manitoba Wildlife Federation wants to recognize those people for their untiring efforts. NOMINATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 16, 2009. These awards will be presented Saturday, January 16th at the Annual Convention Awards Banquet in Russell. Note: Volunteer Service Awards can also be given out at any MWF general meeting. Help the Federation acknowledge its “most valuable asset” by nominating that individual, association, or agency for any of the following awards: VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Awarded to those who have given freely of their time and energy for many years and are always available to lend a hand, regardless of the task. MANITOBA OUTDOOR HERITAGE AWARD: Awarded for demonstrating a commitment to protect and enhance the privileges of all Manitobans who participate in the heritage that is hunting and fishing and to pass on those traditions in good health to future generations. JACK DUNLOP MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AWARD: Awarded in memory of Jack Dunlop for who "conservation was a way of life" for an outstanding contribution to conservation through an individual effort or community, provincial or national conservation program/project. MWF AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD: Awarded to recognize an MWF affiliate for past and/or present work or project that promotes and supports fish and wildlife conservation and enhancement, participation in the traditions of hunting and angling, youth outdoor activities, involvement in the community and charitable causes. 2010 AWARD WINNERS ! VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Mr. Abe Wiebe Mr. Mitch Ledoyan MANITOBA OUTDOOR HERITAGE AWARD: Mr. Arnie Sakolinsky MANITOBA AFFLIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD: St. Boniface Wildlife Federation 2009 AWARD WINNERS ! VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Mr. Norman Paracholski and Mr. Russ Horobetz Mr. Don Lee Mr. Ryan Coburn Mr. Don Pottinger Mr. Ken Podruski Mr. Rick Kirkpatrick Mr. Julius Waedt Mr. Hal Sveistrup Mr. Harold Desveaux MANITOBA OUTDOOR HERITAGE AWARD: Mr. John Williams Mr. Don Porter JACK DUNLOP MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AWARD: Mr. Rudy Turman MANITOBA AFFLIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD: Thompson Wildlife Association