Seven individuals and organizations recognized with awards as part of the annual Audubon Assembly.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Audubon Florida recently honored conservation leaders during its annual Assembly, held October 15–17, 2026. For decades, Audubon Florida has brought together staff, members, partners, and other stakeholders to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and look ahead to upcoming priorities. The three-day event was hosted at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach and focused on a theme of Protecting What Connects Us —Water, Wildlife, and Community .

The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an individual who has a history of exhibiting exemplary dedication to birds and the places they need and who consistently goes above and beyond in their service to conservation. This year’s award went to Eve Waterman . Eve has been volunteering with the Audubon coastal team in the Tampa Bay region for several years, frequently doing a morning shift at Ft.…