| OFNC Award Winners |
Photos of the 2011 OFNC Soirée and awards presentations
Note: These are the years for which the awards were given; they were presented the following spring.
2011 awards (presented April 2012)
| Barry Cottam | Member of the Year (see citation) |
| Ann Prescott | George McGee Service Award (see citation) |
| Ted Mosquin | Conservation Award — Member (see citation) |
| Colin Freebury | Anne Hanes Natural History Award (see citation) |
| Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad | Mary Stuart Education Award (see citation) |
| Joe Dafoe | President's Award |
Member of the Year
| 2011 | Barry Cottam | For his dedicated work at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden to control dog-strangling vine. See citation |
| 2010 | Francis R. Cook | For for his recent effort to bring the CFN back on schedule. See citation |
| 2008 | Diane Lepage | For her dedicated work as a volunteer at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden. See citation |
| 2007 | Carla Hilado | For her work with the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, in particular with the Backyard Garden, but also for work on the Butterfly Meadow, and for initiating several important projects such as organization of the FWG brochures. See citation |
| 2006 | Annie Bélair | For her dedicated, creative and innovative involvement with the Macoun Club, as well as her work as a volunteer at the Fletcher Wildlife Gardens. See citation |
| 2005 | Gillian Marston and Suzanne Deschenes | For stellar accomplishments in developing educational and publicity materials for OFNC and leading a successful membership drive. See citation |
| 2004 | Marilyn Ward | For dedicated contributions to the Excursions and Lectures Committee, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and for being the contact person for the OFNC. See citation |
| 2003 | Pearl Peterkin | For outstanding contributions to the Education and Publicity Committee |
| 2002 | Bill Royds | For his many contributions to the club's conservation efforts, especially as the link between the OFNC and the Greenspace Alliance |
| 2001 | Eve D. Ticknor | For her work on FalconWatch and other birding activities |
| 2000 | Sandra Garland | For website design and maintenance |
| 1999 | Claudia Burns | For work at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and in particular coordinating and planning work on the Backyard Garden |
| 1998 | Robina Bennett | For performing a multiplicity of tasks within the OFNC including the FWG, various committees, leading walks |
| 1997 | Eileen Evans | For many and various contributions to the OFNC |
| 1996 | Catherine O'Keefe | For club service in numerous areas |
| 1995 | Bob Bracken | For sharing knowledge of natural history by leading numerous field trips |
| 1994 | Tony Beck | For generously contributing time and energy to OFNC bird-related activities |
| 1993 | David Moore | For being one of the most hard-working members in 1993 particularly as chair of the Education and Publicity Committee |
| 1992 | Colin Gaskell | For exceptional service to the club over the previous year, especially coordinating speakers and programmes |
| 1991 | Michael Murphy | For exceptional service to the OFNC and for making the club an important environmental force |
| 1990 | Francis R. Cook | For getting the Canadian Field Naturalist back on schedule |
| 1989 | Deirdre Furlong | For rejuvenating of the Excursions and Lectures Committee |
| 1988 | Frank Pope | For assuming many Council roles when needed during 1988 |
| 1987 | Colin Gaskell | For active committee work and organizing club excursions |
| 1986 | Roy John | For chairing the Bird Records Subcommittee through a year of much change |
| 1985 | Ellaine M. Dickson | For maintaining the OFNC phone line for many years |
| 1984 | Frank H. Bell | For exceptional service on many club committees, leading club walks, helping edit The Shrike |
| 1983 | C. Richard Leavens | For involvement in nearly all aspects of the OFNC's participation in the FON AGM, 1983 |
| 1982 | Roger Taylor | For committee work, reorganization of The Shrike, creation of computer-based bird records |
| 1981 | Joyce Reddoch | For conservation work and Editor of T & L |
George McGee Service Award
| 2011 | Ann Prescott | For her very valuable service to the Club over many years including publicity and promotion, sales table and Soiree support. See citation |
| 2010 | Barbara Gaertner and Diane Kitching | For their very valuable service to the Macoun Field Club and, therefore, to the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. See citation |
| 2009 | Gretchen and Tony Denton | For their work at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and dedication to the project for over 12 years. See citation |
| 2008 | Phillip Jeffreys | In recognition of a member who has contributed significantly to the smooth running of the club over several years. See citation |
| 2007 | Louis L'Arrivée | For eight years of tirelessly coordinating the the important job of mailing out Trail & Landscape four times a year. See citation |
| 2006 | Christina Lewis | For remarkable contributions, both in terms of service to the club and to the furthering of our knowledge of natural history in this area. See citation |
| 2005 | Christine Hanrahan | For exceptional service to the OFNC as regional coordinator of the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, extensive contributions to the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, representing the OFNC on the Wildlife Festival Committee, service on the Conservation Committee, and work toward the conservation of Petrie Island and Larose Forest. See citation |
| 2004 | Martha Camfield | For extraordinary service over many, many years as a dedicated volunteer with the Macoun Field Club. See citation |
| 2003 | Colin Bowen | For exceptional service to the Birds Committee and birding community, including preparation of the OFNC birding site guide, bird count results, etc. |
| 2002 | David Hobden | For his participation in the Conservation Committee and his enthusiastic, productive work on the Fletcher Wildlife Garden Committee over several years |
| 2001 | Fenja Brodo | For her 10 years of service as an outstanding editor of Trail & Landscape |
| 2000 | Philip Martin | For capable leadership in many facets of the OFNC, particularly the Conservation Committee |
| 1999 | Betty Campbell | For many years of active OFNC work in numerous roles including photo librarian, Chair of Education and Publicity Committee, team player at FWG |
| 1997 | Bernie Ladouceur | For many years of leading walks, writing T&L articles and contributing in other ways to OFNC |
| 1996 | Monty Brigham | For long years of club service, leading outings and workshops |
| 1994 | Ron Bedford | For contributions to many facets of club activities, especially 14 years as chair of the Publications Committee |
| 1993 | Bill Holland | Awarded posthumously in recognition of long years of work for the club |
| 1992 | Patricia Narraway | For long-term service to the OFNC including setting up the membership computer program |
| 1991 | Bill Gummer | For being associate editor of Trail & Landscape, past President, chair and member of many committees |
| 1990 | Robert Lee | For years of work with the Macoun Club |
| 1989 | Joyce Reddoch | For long service as Trail & Landscape editor and involvement in the Conservation Committee |
| 1988 | Lois Cody | For maintenance of OFNC financial records since 1968 |
| 1987 | Gordon Pringle | For doing all aspects of Birds Committee work over many years |
| 1986 | Dorothy Greene
Marc Guertin Lisa Meyboom Jim Montgomery Harry Thomson | For production of Trail & Landscape |
| 1985 | Eileen Evans | For performing a variety of activities including organizing many events and excursions |
| 1984 | Daniel F. Brunton | For major contributions to all facets of club affairs, holding various offices, leading walks, numerous articles in Trail & Landscape |
| 1983 | Stephen Darbyshire | For leadership in both Macoun Field Club and Awards Committee |
| 1982 | William M. Knight | For printing of The Shrike and other club items, work on committees |
| 1981 | Ellaine M. Dickson | For club work over many years |
Conservation Award — Member
| 2011 | Ted Mosquin | For his guidance to the Purdon Fen Conservation Area and and other conservation issues in the Ottawa Valley. See citation |
| 2008 | Stan Rosenbaum | In of his long and dedicated service to the smooth running of the Conservation Committee. See citation |
| 2007 | Erwin Dreessen | For consistently ensuring that greenspace protection is not a forgotten cause, through his work on the Greenspace Alliance and in particular for his work on the Leitrim Wetlands and southern corridor/McCarthy Woods. See citation |
| 2006 | Frank Pope | In recognition of his skillful leadership of the Alfred Bog Committee for over 20 years, which in 2006 achieved its goal of protection for the Alfred Bog for generations to come. See citation |
| 2005 | Iola Price | For her outstanding contribution toward the conservation of trees and forests by her work on the Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee. See citation |
| 2004 | Ghislaine Rozon | For fighting for conservation of Larose Forest. See citation |
| 2003 | Dan Brunton | For establishing the Ottawa Riverkeeper Project |
| 2002 | Phillip Fry | For establishing and maintaining the Old Field Garden near Oxford Mills as a model for habitat restoration and wildflower gardening |
| 2001 | David White | For his studies of the vascular plants of the Ottawa Region leading to preservation of ecologically sensitive lands |
| 2000 | Albert Dugal | For continuing dedication and exemplary work and for Leitrim Wetland preservation |
| 1999 | Stan Rosenbaum | For effective leadership and rejuvenation of the Conservation Committee |
| 1998 | Ewen Todd | For representing the club on numerous advisory committees dealing with environmental concerns, during 20 years on the Conservation Committee |
| 1997 | Michael Runtz | For efforts to save Gillies Grove in Arnprior |
| 1996 | Christine Hanrahan
Sandra Garland | For work on the Fletcher Wildlife Garden |
| 1995 | Jeff Harrison | For work on the Fletcher Wildlife Garden |
| 1994 | Ian Huggett | For mobilizing people to save the Wychwood Forest and working to protect the Ottawa River floodplain |
| 1993 | Jacques Cayouette | For discovery of a series of alvars in Quebec and subsequent work to achieve their protection |
| 1992 | Ian Huggett | For dedication to protecting natural areas of the Outaouais and founding the citizen's group Ecowatch |
| 1991 | Albert Dugal | For committed and ongoing work to save the Leitrim Wetlands |
| 1990 | Phil Reilly | For wetlands conservation |
| 1988 | Frank Pope | For extensive work on helping save the Alfred Bog |
| 1987 | Graham MacNay | For establishing a Bluebird trail which helped increase numbers of this species in the area |
| 1986 | Jane Topping | For wetlands conservation |
| 1985 | Jim M. Richards | For successful preservation of Second Marsh in Oshawa |
| 1984 | Roger Taylor | For conservation initiatives to save the Carp Hills |
| 1983 | Ernest A. Beauchesne
Don G. Cuddy | For spearheading efforts to preserve Alfred Bog |
| 1982 | H. Loney Dickson | For published reports on significant natural areas in the region used as baseFor conservation efforts |
| 1981 | Albert W. Dugal | For conservation work especially S. Gloucester/Leitrim Wetlands |
Conservation Award — Non-Member
| 2010 | Limerick Forest Advisory Committee, Friends of Limerick Forest, Grenville Land Stewardship Council, and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville | For the remarkable work performed by volunteers of the County and the Grenville Land Stewardship Council in making Limerick Forest a fine example of what an ecologically sustainable forest can and should be. See citation |
| 2009 | Meredith Brown | For her outstanding contribution in the cause of natural history conservation in the Ottawa Valley through her work as executive director of Ottawa Riverkeeper. See citation |
| 2008 | Ken McRae | For his exceptional efforts as a champion of water resources, concentrating on wetlands in the Ottawa area, while also monitoring other issues in Eastern Ontario and in provincial legislation. See citation |
| 2007 | Cliff Bennett | For untiring work on natural history and conservation issues in the Ottawa Valley, and for helping educate the public on these topics through a long-running column in the Lanark newspaper. Cliff is also an effective Coordinator for the Eastern Region of Ontario Nature (FON). See citation |
| 2006 | Madeline Kallio | For her outstanding efforts on behalf of nature and conservation in the Ottawa region, and in particular for her work with the National Capital Region Wildlife Festival. See citation |
| 2005 | Friends of the Carp River | For its efforts over many years to protect and restore the ecosystem of the Carp River. See citation |
| 2004 | Barbara Barr | For protection of natural areas in Ottawa through the regional and municipal planning processes. See citation |
| 2003 | Friends of the Jock | For undertaking numerous projects to restore the health of the river |
| 2002 | Michèle André-St Cyr | For her relentless work in preventing the death of turtles along the highways of southeastern Ontario by establishing "Turtle Crossing" signs, and for her efforts in educating the public about turtles |
| 2001 | Land Preservation Society of the Ottawa Valley | For its unrelenting and ultimately successful struggle to save Gillies Grove, Arnprior |
| 2000 | David Miller | For work as an environmental planner with the city of Ottawa |
| 1999 | Friends of Petrie Island | For remarkable efforts in working towards protection of a significant natural area |
| 1998 | Jean Langlois | For effective leadership and guidance of the Ottawa Valley chapter of CPAWS |
| 1997 | Natural Heritage Information Centre | For careful and comprehensive ongoing recording of the province's natural features |
| 1996 | J. Gordon Nelson | For thirty-five years of dedicated work and for preservation of parks and protected areas |
| 1995 | Kit Chubb and the Avian Care and Research Centre | For dedication to avian rehabilitation |
| 1994 | Goulbourn Environmental Advisory Committee | For rejuvenating the Richmond Sewage Lagoons as a wetland conservation area |
| 1993 | Donna Wilson | For organizing pupils of two schools to be guardians of Mud Lake in Britannia |
| 1992 | Kanata Lakes Natural Environment Area | For working to protect hundreds of hectares of South March Highlands |
Anne Hanes Natural History Award
| 2011 | Colin Freebury | For his independent study of and publication on lichens in Gatineau Park. See citation |
| 2010 | Monty Brigham | For his outstanding contribution to our knowledge of bird, mammal and amphibian vocalizations in Eastern Ontario and across Canada. See citation |
| 2008 | Otto Loesel | For his years of independent study of woodrotting fungi (Polyporales) in the National Capital Region and in particular in Gatineau Park. See citation |
| 2007 | Ross Layberry | For continuing work on surveying, compiling, and maintaining records on butterflies in the Ottawa and thereby broadening our understanding of the distribution of butterfly species in the area. See citation |
| 2006 | Linda Jeays | For her outstanding contribution to our further knowledge of the Eastern Tailed Blue in the Ottawa Region. See citation |
| 2005 | Macoun Field Club | For its members' remarkable studies of the Macoun Study Area in Bells Corners over a 35-year period. See citation |
| 2001 | Robert Bracken and Christina Lewis | For remarkable studies and publications on the dragonflies and damselflies of the Ottawa region |
| 2000 | Robert Lee | For article "The leopard does not change its spots" |
| 1997 | Joyce and Allan Reddoch | For exhaustive research on Ottawa area orchids culminating in the publication of The Orchids in the Ottawa District |
| 1996 | J.M. Gillett | For work on the vascular plants of the Ottawa area |
| 1995 | Marilyn Light | For work on the orchids of Gatineau Park |
| 1993 | Mary I. Moore | For thorough botanical work in the Ottawa Valley and Algonquin Park |
| 1992 | Donald G. Cuddy | For comprehensive work on documenting important natural features in eastern Ontario to aid in their protection |
| 1991 | Michael Runtz | For extensive contributions to better understanding the natural history of the Ottawa Valley and beyond |
| 1988 | Daniel F. Brunton | For his 1988 book Nature and Natural Areas in Canada's Capital |
| 1987 | Jack Holliday | For publication in T&L of many illustrated articles on natural history |
| 1986 | Clarence Frankton | For botanical inventories in particular of Stony Swamp |
| 1985 | Ross Anderson | For publication in T&L of many illustrated articles on natural history |
| 1983 | Bruce M. Di Labio | For birding knowledge and expertise |
| 1981 | Ross Layberry
J. Don Lafontaine Peter Hall | For work culminating in Butterflies of the Ottawa District, 1982 |
Mary Stuart Education Award
| 2011 | Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad | For their many years of exceptional service in natural history education including mudpuppy nights and the NatureList. See citation |
| 2010 | MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre | For their many years of exceptional service in teaching natural history to Ottawa area children. See citation |
| 2008 | Rob Lee | For over 30 years of dedicated and effective teaching of natural history to both children and adults in the Ottawa area. See citation |
| 2007 | Martha Webber | For his extraordinary ability to teach natural history and to inspire young people. See citation |
| 2006 | Isabelle Nichol | For her work as a first-rate natural history teacher. See citation |
| 2005 | Michael Léveillé | For excellence in teaching natural history at the Educarium, an Ottawa private school. See citation |
| 2004 | Andrea Howard | For outstanding, innovative approaches to teaching a variety of natural history topics. See citation |
President's Prize
| 2011 | Joe Dafoe | For decades of generous support to the Club through his Nature Store |
| 2010 | Janet Gehr | |
| 2000 | Ellaine Dickson | For many years as custodian of the club telephone and for many other club contributions |
| 1995 | Dave Smythe | For four years of meticulous record keeping for the OFNC |
| 1994 | Bill Gummer | For 15 years of service on Council and many other club contributions |
| 1993 | Eileen Evans | For tireless support of so many facets of OFNC activities over many years |
| 1992 | Gillian Marston | For performance as Treasurer and member of the FON Conference Committee |
| 1991 | Larry Neily | For long-time operation of the bird-status line |
| 1990 | Peter Hall | For establishing the Fletcher Wildlife Garden |
| 1989 | Michael Murphy | For outstanding work on many club activities; creation of the Greenline supplement to T&L |
| 1988 | Marg Benson | For coordinating OFNC participation in the 1988 Peregrine Falcon Project |
| 1987 | Dianna Thompson | For organizing the OFNC's participation in the NCC's Fall Rhapsody |
| 1986 | Barbara Martin | For helping to computerize the OFNC's records |
| 1985 | Christine Hanrahan | For Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas, Ottawa Region |
Honorary Member
| 2010 | Ronald E. Bedford< | For his commitment and stewardship. See citation |
| 2010 | Daniel F. Brunton | For his achievements as a knowledgeable naturalist, accomplished botanist and birder, important environmentalist and spokesperson for natural history in the National Capital Region, and for his outstanding service to the club. See citation |
| 2010 | Michael D. Cadman | For his significant contributions to the understanding of birds, bird distributions and habitat requirements. See citation |
| 2009 | Paul Catling | One of Canada's most distinguished plant taxonomists, Paul is a man of many talents and interests. See citation |
| 2009 | Fenja Brodo | Fenja radiates contagious passion for the natural world. Whether she is leading or participating in an outing, she brings enthusiasm and excitement and takes delight in sharing her knowledge. See citation |
| 2008 | Christine Hanrahan | In recognition of the astonishing depth of her love and caring for everything natural and the efforts she has undertaken to make people "see the beauty and the wonder of even the tiniest creature or plant." See citation |
| 2004 | Charles D. Bird | For his work on mosses, lichens and flowering plants and long service as an associate editor of the Canadian Field-Naturalist. See citation |
| 2003 | Dan Strickland | For his renowned studies on the Gray Jay and for fostering an appreciation of nature in the general public in his role as Chief Naturalist at Algonquin Park |
| 2001 | John B. Theberge | For ecological studies of wolves, work in establishing parks, and outstanding books on Canadian natural history |
| 2000 | Donald M. Britton | For outstanding work in plant taxonomy and systematics |
| Jack M. Gillett | For long career as a plant taxonomist and contributions to the Club | |
| E. Frank Pope | For 22 years on Council and continuing work | |
| Joyce and Allan Reddoch | For service on Council and committees | |
| 1999 | Theodore Mosquin | |
| 1998 | Francis R. Cook | |
| 1997 | John Livingston | |
| 1996 | Bruce M. Di Labio and William O. Pruitt, Jr | |
| 1992 | George F. Ledingham | |
| 1991 | Ellaine M. Dickson | |
| 1989 | A.J. Erskine | |
| 1987 | Ibra L. Conners | |
| Donald E. McAllister | For ichthyology | |
| Robert W. Nero | For work as a naturalist and a writer | |
| 1986 | E.L. Bousefield | For invertebrate zoology |
| Claude E. Garton | For botany | |
| 1985 | Eugene G. Munroe | For entomology |
| C. Stuart Houston | For ornithology and history | |
| 1984 | Bernard Boivin | For botany |
| Irwin M. Brodo | For botany and club work | |
| Verna R. McGiffin | For club work | |
| Stewart D. MacDonald | For ornithology | |
| 1983 | Hue N. Mackenzie | For club work |
| 1982 | Thomas H. Manning | For zoology |
| 1981 | Louise de Kiriline Lawrence | For work as a naturalist and a writer |
| Sheila Thomson | For club work | |
| 1980 | R. Yorke Edwards | For work as an interpretive naturalist |
| Clarence Frankton | For botany | |
| Douglas B.O. Saville | For mycology and work as a naturalist | |
| 1979 | C.H.D. Clarke | For zoology |
| William J. Cody | For botany and club work | |
| George McGee | For club work | |
| Pauline Snure | For club work | |
| Mary E. Stuart | For club work | |
| 1978 | W.K.K. Baldwin | For botany and club work |
| 1976 | W. Earl Godfrey | For ornithology |
| 1972 | William G. Dore | For botany |
| Loris S. Russel | For palaeontology | |
| J.D. Soper | For zoology | |
| W.A. Squires | For ornithology | |
| Robie W. Tufts | For ornithology | |
| 1971 | Father F.E. Banin | For club work |
| A.F. Coventry | For mammology and education | |
| Rowley Firth | For work as a naturalist and club work | |
| A.E. Porsild | For botany | |
| C.M. Sternberg | For palaeontology | |
| M.Y. Williams | For geology | |
| 1970 | Wilmot Lloyd | For club work |
| 1965 | Hoyes Lloyd | For ornithology |
| 1963 | Stuart Criddle | For work as a naturalist |
| 1959 | George H. Turner | For botany |
| 1955 | Herbert Groh | For botany |
| 1953 | Alice E. Wilson | For geology |
| 1952 | Harrison F. Lewis | For ornithology |
| 1945 | E.A. Preble | For ornithology and mammology |
| Hugh M. Raup | For botany | |
| 1944 | Percy A. Taverner | For ornithology |
| 1936 | H. Beaumont Small | For work as a club pioneer |
| 1933 | Arthur Gibson | For entomology |
| 1903 | James F. White | For education |
| 1902 | Rev. C.J.S. Bethune | For entomology and education |
| Edward L. Greene | For botany | |
| 1900 | Theodor Holm | For botany |
| H.J. Wickham | For entomology | |
| 1887 | E. Alice Amerod | For entomology |
| 1886 | Rev. George W. Taylor | For marine biology |
| 1885 | Sir William Saunders | For entomology |
| Abbe Provancher | For work as a naturalist | |
| 1884 | C. Hart Merriam | For ornithology and mammology |
| John B. Smith | For entomology | |
| 1883 | Rev. Duncan Anderson | For ornithology |
| 1882 | Henry Edwards | For entomology |
| 1879 | John Macoun | For work as a naturalist |
| Albert J. Hill | For palaeontology |
