New in 2007, the Conservation Photographer of the Year award is presented in alliance with the National Wildlife Federation, the largest nonprofit conservation organization in North America. This award was created to recognize a special individual who has used his or her skills as a nature photographer to implement meaningful and measurable conservation efforts and to inform and educate the public about environmental concerns.

Nominations for this prestigious award will be accepted each year as part of the NBPWSR International Awards competition. Nominations may be made on behalf of other photographers that you know, who meet the criteria, or you may nominate yourself. To nominate someone, you must fill out the nomination form and enclose it with your entry. A short list of nominees will be chosen by our panel of judges, who will contact the nominee for additional details, references, and supporting images.

The 2007 winner is Howard Ruby, an outstanding photographer, business leader, and conservation advocate. Chairman of Oakwood Worldwide, Ruby is not only implementing important plans to reduce greenhouse gases within his own company, but he has also launched a new visually supported mission to bring awareness to climate change concerns through his photography and educational outreach. To learn more, please visit: www.globalwarmingcrusade.com.

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