2017 Conservationist of the Year: Jim Welsh

Jim Welsh, Executive Director of the Natural Heritage Land Trust, has been named the 2017 Conservationist of the Year.
2017 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award: Dan Wisniewski

Dan Wisniewski of Middleton is the winner of the 2017 Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award. He has dedicated over 40 years of his life to conservation through a career in government and as a volunteer.
2017 Policymaker of the Year: Senator Sheila Harsdorf

State Senator Sheila Harsdorf has demonstrated an enduring commitment to conservation in Wisconsin and we are pleased to name her the 2017 Policymaker of the Year.
2017 Land Trust of the Year: Driftless Area Land Conservancy

Congratulations to Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC) on being named 2017 Land Trust of the Year!
2017 Land Legacy Award: Terry and DiAnne Hatch

Terry & DiAnne Hatch of Iron County are the winners of the 2017 Land Legacy Award for their generous support of land conservation in Wisconsin.