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August 31, 2007
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Paula Del Giudice Honored with Outdoor Writers Association of America's Jade
of Chiefs Award
MISSOULA, Mont. – At its summer annual conference in Roanoke, Va., the
Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) announced the recipient of its
coveted Jade of Chiefs Award, OWAA's top conservation honor. The 2007 Jade of
Chiefs recipient is Paula Del Giudice.
Del Giudice joined OWAA in 1980 and over the years of her membership has held
many influential roles in the conservation arena. Del Giudice was the first
woman board chair of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and has been active
as an outdoor writer, editor and photographer.
"There is no finer example of an outdoor writer leading by example and living
her commitment," said last year’s award recipient Bob Lindholm, during his
presentation of the award. "If we are to win the battle for our children's
natural legacy, it will be grounded with people like Paula leading the way and
setting the example to be emulated by all people working in conservation."
The Jade of Chiefs Award was established in 1958 as OWAA's top conservation
award. Though only OWAA members are eligible, the award is presented not by OWAA
but by members of the current Circle of Chiefs. The Award represents an
affirmation of OWAA's adherence to and support of the principles of
conservation. In 1963, the Circle of Chiefs was designated OWAA's Conservation
Council. As such, it is OWAA's conservation policy spokesperson.
Since its inception in 1927, OWAA has become the largest and oldest association
of professional outdoor communicators in the United States. OWAA's mission is to
improve the professional skills of its members, set the highest ethical and
communications standards, encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural
resources and mentor the next generation of professional outdoor communicators.
The national headquarters is located in Missoula, Mont.
For more information about OWAA, the award and OWAA's annual conference, visit
www.owaa.org.
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