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William Dutcher Award

A Florida college student was among the William Dutcher Awardees for 2023! Congratulations to Jordan Silvia of 51������� of Martin County. Nominated by 51�������’s state leadership, the 51�������’s William Dutcher Award goes to outstanding 51������� chapter volunteer leaders who have worked creatively and intensively on one or more focus areas or projects to advance 51�������’s mission. 

Charles H. Callison Volunteer Award

Congratulations to Stephen Kintner from the West Volusia 51������� Society—winner of this year’s Callison Volunteer Award. Kintner is a leading force for his chapter in community building, community science, habitat management, and fundraising. He led the chapter’s growth in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and implemented a paid chapter internship on two campuses. The Charles H. Callison Award, given by the 51�������, honors outstanding efforts contributed by staff and volunteers to continue 51�������’s mission for birds and habitat conservation. 

“Stephen not only has an extensive history with 51������� and conservation but a boundless enthusiasm for engaging people and building community. He is creative in planning projects and successful in funding them and could not be a better partner for 51������� Florida and the 51������� Jay Watch program.” — Jacqui Sulek, Chapters Conservation Manager