NWTF Chapters Receive Recognition for National Achievement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For outstanding achievement in bringing in new NWTF members and raising funds at education and outreach events, NWTF chapters received national awards during the 49th annual NWTF Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by Mossy Oak.
The accomplishments of this year’s winners include Membership Achievement and Top Contributing Event awards.
Top Contributing Event Awards are given to chapters that raised the most collective funds through all events.
Ohio WITO Chapter: Ohio State WITO Three-Day Event
This event featured classes in firearms, hunting skills, crafts, fishing, outdoor cooking, survival, outdoor hobbies, archery and a live pheasant hunt. The Ohio Department of Wildlife officers taught handgun safety, field dressing and archery classes. The event was also an opportunity to share information about local chapters, single-day events or sponsors. This was the 23rd annual event.
Virginia State Chapter – Wheelin’ Sportsmen Event
“Billy Hall and I started this event a few years ago,” said Robin Clark, Wheelin’ Sportsmen state coordinator of Virginia.
“The Wheelin’ Sportsmen Lucky 13 raffle has a cash prize for the 13th prize of $1,313.13. We, as a chapter, are so grateful to have this event recognized on a national scale.”
Similar to Top Contributing Event Awards, Membership Achievement Awards are given to chapters that bring in the most new NWTF members through NWTF outreach and education events, such as JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin’ Sportsmen events. This year’s Membership Achievement Award winners are the NWTF Benton County Chapter for its WITO event and the Minnesota Struttin’ Toms Chapter for its Wheelin’ Sportsmen event.
“We are proud to recognize Education and Outreach events that help raise funds for our mission and grow our membership base,” NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. “Bringing in new members and funds for mission delivery is critical for success, and these chapters have done both.”
About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. The NWTF has also invested over $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale through its Four Shared Values: clean and abundant water, healthy forests and wildlife habitat, resilient communities, and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues its work to provide Healthy Habitats. and Healthy Harvests. for future generations.