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| Muncie Star Press
MUNCIE, IN — The Robert Cooper Audubon Society will honor the recipients of its 2025 conservation awards on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave.
Hours for the event are 6 to 9 p.m. The public is invited.
The event — which includes “inspiring presentations by the honorees, appetizers and door prizes,” according to a press release — is free and open to non-Audubon members. Attendees should RSVP to cooperaudubon@gmail.com by Nov. 20.
The following individuals will be recognized for their contributions to conservation and environmental education in East Central Indiana:
Sheryl Myers, of Anderson, will receive the Robert H. and Esther L. Cooper Conservation Award, the chapter’s highest honor, for overall contributions to, conservation of and appreciation for the natural environment.
Diana Bowman, of Hagerstown, will receive the Clyde W. Hibbs Conservation Education Award, for excellence in educating the area’s children, youth and/or adults on conservation issues and practices.
Keith Morris, of Anderson, will receive the Richard Greene Public Service Award, for active involvement in serving the public’s environmental interests and concerns.
Ryan Smith, of Bluffton, will receive the Phyllis Yuhas Wildlife Habitat Preservation Award, for development or preservation of habitat that contains significant wildlife and/or native plant life populations.
Chayson Brown, of Bluffton, will receive the Charles D. Wise Youth Conservation Award, for excellence in conservation practices by a youth under the age of 18.
The Robert Cooper Audubon Society serves nearly 400 members in seven counties of East Central Indiana and is a chapter of the National Audubon Society. Visit www.cooperaudubon.org for more information.