Wildlands Conservancy Seeking Nominations For Charlie H. Nehf, Sr. Leadership Award

The Wildlands Conservancy is seeking nominations for the Charles H. Nehf, Sr. Conservation Leadership Award to honor an individual who has made a life-long and an outstanding commitment to environmental education, preservation of wildlife habitats or land conservation efforts in the greater Lehigh Valley region.

Nominations are due October 2.

Charles H. Nehf, Sr. was instrumental in the preservation of thousands of acres of woodlands, special eco-systems and other wild places in eastern Pennsylvania. As a volunteer, Nehf headed the Wildlands Trust Fund of Wildlands Conservancy for nearly 15 years. He was an avid hunter, angler and served as the Morning Call’s outdoor columnist, an Allentown School District teacher and administrator and board member of Wildlands Conservancy.

Nominations can be submitted by a one-page summary of the nominee’s accomplishments and justification for receiving the award. Contact information of the nominee and the group or individual making the nomination should be included.

The award will be given at Wildlands Conservancy’s annual Green Gala, which will be held Friday, November 20, 2009 at Brookside Country Club. Past recipients include Bob and Ardie Rodale; Gloria Pool and the late Leonard Parker Pool.

Send nominations to the Nomination Committee c/o Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049.