Pennsylvania State NWTF Awards
All Nominations for the 2027 PA Awards Dinner are due by November 18, 2026
Each year, the Pennsylvania State Chapter presents the following individual awards that can be awarded to any member of the NWTF:
David Wanless Award
David Wanless Award (Anyone): Given to an individual for their service and contributions to PA NWTF Above and Beyond the call of duty.
Click here to nominate an individual for the David Wanless Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the David Wanless Award.
James Wilhelm Memorial Award
James Wilhelm Memorial Award (Anyone): Conservation award for the INDIVIDUAL who contributes to the wise management and conservation of the wild turkey through habitat work, land acquisition, fundraising, legislation, OR public relations.
Click here to nominate an individual for the James Wilhelm Memorial Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the James Wilhelm Memorial Award.
Frank Piper Safety Award
Frank Piper Safety Award (Anyone): Awarded for the Outstanding Contributions in the promotion of turkey hunting safety, education, and ethics.
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Click here to view past recipients of the Frank Piper Safety Award.
Hall of Fame Award
Hall of Fame Award (Anyone): Awarded to an Outstanding turkey hunter, conservationist, and ethical sportsman who, throughout their life, has worked for the betterment of the Wild Turkey in Pennsylvania.
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Click here to view past recipients of the Hall of Fame Award.
Nancy Craft Memorial Outstanding Woman of the Year Award
Nancy Craft Memorial Outstanding Woman Of The Year Award (anyone): Awarded to the woman who has gone above and beyond to further the mission of the NWTF at local, state or national level.
Click here to nominate an individual for the Nancy Craft Memorial Outstanding Woman of the Year Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the Nancy Craft Memorial Outstanding Woman of the Year Award.
Volunteer Commitment Award
Volunteer Commitment Award (anyone): Awarded to a member who has gone above and beyond in their life to promote the NWTF and help conserve the Wild Turkey and our Hunting Heritage in Pennsylvania.
Click here to nominate an individual for the Volunteer Commitment Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the Volunteer Commitment Award.
Each year, the Pennsylvania State Chapter presents the following corporate award:
Donald Heckman Corporate Conservation Award
Donald Heckman Corporate Conservation Award: Awarded to a corporation, group, or agency that has displayed Outstanding Effort or Support of the wise management and conservation of the Wild Turkey.
Click here to nominate an individual for the Donald Heckman Corporate Conservation Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the Donald Heckman Corporate Conservation Award.
Each year, the Pennsylvania State Chapter presents the following individual awards that are awarded to a current PA NWTF State Board Director:
Roger Latham Award (PA NWTF)
Roger Latham Award (awarded to a PA NWTF State Board Director): Awarded to the OUTSTANDING director of the year who has exhibited Exemplary leadership and contributions Above and Beyond their responsibility.
Click here to nominate an individual for the PA NWTF’s Roger Latham Award.
Click here to view past recipients of the PA NWTF’s Roger Latham Award.
Irven Buttray Award
Irven Buttray Award (awarded to a PA NWTF State Board Director): Awarded to an individual for outstanding service in their first year of service as a PA NWTF Director or Officer.