NH Audubon’s Board of Trustees is seeking nominations for the Tudor Richards and Goodhue-Elkins awards to be presented at the Annual Member Celebration & Meeting held each year in September. Deadline for nominations is April 1, 2026.
The Tudor Richards Conservation Award is presented annually to the person who best exemplifies Tudor’s love and knowledge of the outdoors and who has worked tirelessly and effectively on behalf of conservation in New Hampshire. Past recipients include Sharon Francis (2025), Betsy Hardwick (2024), and Karen Bennett (2023).
The Goodhue-Elkins Award is presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the study of New Hampshire birds. The award is named for Charles Goodhue, one of the state’s great pioneer birders, and Kimball Elkins, the model of critical observation and insightful record-keeping. Past recipients include Andrea and George Robbins (2025), Tony Vazzano (2024), and George Gavutis Jr. (2023).
Both awards are merit-based, and affiliation with New Hampshire Audubon is not a requirement. For a list of past recipients and nomination forms, please visit https://www.nhaudubon.org/about-us/annual-awards/ or contact Anita Fernandez at afernandez@nhaudubon.org.
Cover photo of Tudor Richards Conservation Award recipient Sharon Francis.