Nominate Someone You Know for the 2023 CFO Awards

CFO honors individuals and organizations for service to Colorado’s avian diversity with CFO annual awards. These awards will be presented at the 2023 joint convention with WFO from July 19th – 23rd at Copper Mountain in Summit County.

Any CFO member can make a nomination for an award, so we’d like to hear from you! Is there someone you know who has made a positive impact on birds and their habitats in Colorado? We have three awards for which we are currently soliciting nominations. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards, please fill out this form by Tuesday, May 9th. 

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is intended to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to research or conservation of Colorado birds or service to the Colorado birding community.

Director’s Award

Director’s Award recognizes significant contributions to Colorado Field Ornithologists and to efforts that CFO supports.

Landowner’s Award 

The Landowner’s Award is given to thank private landowners who graciously allow access for birders to see significant rarities or interesting birds on their property.