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SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AWARDS 2009

• EDWARD T. LAROE III MEMORIAL AWARD
• EARLY CAREER CONSERVATIONIST
• DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

After several weeks of active, energetic, and constructive work during which we read nominations and discussed candidates, SCB's Awards Committee and Board of Governors reached a decision on this year's awards. The pool of nominees had a notably high proportion of individuals with high levels of acclaim, extraordinary achievements, and outstanding careers. Recognizing such individuals is a major step toward promoting conservation actions around the world, and we believe that SCB provides a service by distinguishing these individuals and highlighting their remarkable accomplishments on behalf of the world's biological diversity. The awards will be presented during the 2009 annual meeting.

EDWARD T. LAROE III MEMORIAL AWARD

The Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award is given to an individual who has made major research contributions to conservation biology and has been a leader in translating their work to inform policy. The award honors the memory of Ted LaRoe, the first Director of the U.S. Biological Survey. Ted was a marine biologist who believed that scientists not only have a responsibility to conduct high quality research that is relevant to policy and management, but also to communicate results and inferences from that research to those making policy and management decisions. The intent of the LaRoe award is to recognize the innovative application of science to resource management and policy by scientists.

Joel Berger

Joel Berger (United States) is honored for his extraordinary leadership toward conservation of migration corridors and predator-prey dynamics and for shaping policy with strong science. Berger is well-known for his work across Africa, Asia, Alaska and other regions of North America, and for working in close collaboration with numerous institutions and governments.

EARLY CAREER CONSERVATIONIST

Aili Kang

Aili Kang (China) focuses her work on medium to large sized mammals, primarily in the Chinese and Tibetan steppe, such as Marco Polo sheep, yak, saiga, and Przewalski's gazelle. Her efforts already have had a significant positive impact on these and other species, and she continues to expand the scope of her conservation work.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

George Schaller

George Schaller (United States) was recognized for extraordinary contributions to the conservation of many of the world's most iconic and endangered species through leadership in field research and applied conservation.

Kamal Bawa

Kamal Bawa (India) is honored for extraordinary contributions to conservation in India through the establishment of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment and related activities. Bawa is widely recognized for his work on the ecology, conservation, and sustainable use of tropical forests.

Ernesto Enkerlin

Ernesto Enkerlin (Mexico) is honored for his extraordinary pioneering role in wildlife management. He has used knowledge and policy to produce real and tangible results, integrating and articulating conservation and sustainable development. Enkerlin has strengthened and implemented conservation actions across Mexico, making this country's system of protected areas one of the most solid and functional in the developing world.

Marika Tuiwawa

Marika Tuiwawa (Fiji) is honored for his work on the study and protection of the Fijian lowland forest. His work with local communities and the government has established a 20,000 ha protected area for this forest. He is recognized for extraordinary contributions to promoting conservation of biological diversity in Fiji and the Pacific through research and teaching and mentoring students, community groups, and government staff.

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