Fishing for catfish to feed a rescued eagle. Outstanding youth leadership. Building nest boxes for birds. Five of our members have been honored with “2025 President’s Awards” for their outstanding service to birds and conservation.
Aurora Huhman was recognized for her passionate support for birds, catching catfish to feed a rescued Bald Eagle at Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center and writing state lawmakers to save parks and green spaces threatened by budget cuts.
Two of our young leaders were honored for their skills and dedication as the new generation of conservation leaders in Southern Maryland and wherever they may go in the future: our vice president Ben Springer and field trip chair Phin Rouland. Ben graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland last year and serves as a park ranger at Newtown Neck State Park.
Phin is a rising senior at the college working on a senior project helping farmers use bird-friendly practices in their harvests.
John and Shelly Posey were honored for their tireless bird conservation work erecting Screech Owl boxes and Bluebird nest boxes across Southern Maryland. John builds the boxes, baffles and poles from scratch in his workshop and they work as a team putting them up in even the most difficult locations.
Congratulations to each of our most deserving 2025 President’s Award winners!