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Audubon Medal

Celebrating Outstanding Conservation Achievement


Established in 1947, the Audubon Medal has been bestowed on a wide array of influential environmentalists in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of conservation and environmental protection.

This distinguished environmental honor recognizes either a single, extraordinary feat or a record of significant contributions.

Past recipients include Presidents (Jimmy Carter), Authors (Rachel Carson), Scientists (E.O. Wilson) and Philanthropists (The Rockefeller Family).



Medal winners include:

1969 - Horace M. Albright

1968 - Fairfield Osborn

1967 - Stewart L. Udall

1966 - A. Starker Leopold

1964 - Laurance S. Rockefeller

1963 - Rachel Carson

1962 - William O. Douglas

1961 - Clarence Cottam

1960 - J.N. "Ding" Darling



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