About the Guenter Behr Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation Award
The Guenter Behr Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation Award is SAEN’s longest standing award. It was established in 1980 in memory of Mr. Guenter Behr, an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, who passed away in 1979. Mr. Behr practiced conservation in all his outdoor activities. He was truly one of those early conservationists.
With already 20 years of conservation activities under his belt, he joined SAEN in 1979 as one of its founding Board of Directors and was instrumental in assisting the Association during the preliminary stages of its organization.
The award is presented annually and honours those individuals, groups, corporations, or agencies which have demonstrated outstanding conservation or protection activities related to the salmon and trout populations within our province.
From a list of nominees a panel of judges shall choose the person to receive the award which will be presented at the SAEN Moose Stew Dinner in the fall of the year.
With already 20 years of conservation activities under his belt, he joined SAEN in 1979 as one of its founding Board of Directors and was instrumental in assisting the Association during the preliminary stages of its organization.
The award is presented annually and honours those individuals, groups, corporations, or agencies which have demonstrated outstanding conservation or protection activities related to the salmon and trout populations within our province.
From a list of nominees a panel of judges shall choose the person to receive the award which will be presented at the SAEN Moose Stew Dinner in the fall of the year.
Congratulations to the 2024 Guenter Behr Conservation Award Winner, Frank WalshThis year, we were honoured to present the Guenter Behr Conservation Award to Frank Walsh for his incredible contributions to conservation. Although Frank has since passed, his legacy and passion for protecting our natural world will continue to inspire us all. Pictured is Ian accepting the award on his behalf, presented by SAEN President, Kevin.
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Presention of the 2024 Guenter Behr Conservation Award to Frank Walsh. Pictured is SAEN President Kevin Power presenting to the award to Ian, who accepted the award on Frank's behalf
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Past Winners
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2023 – Freshwater-Alexander Bays Ecosystem Corporation (FABEC)
2018 – Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) 2017 – Leo White 2016 – Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division 2015 – Tony Tuck 2014 – Scott Nightingale 2013 – Exploits River Management Association (ERMA) 2012 – Ian Gall 2011 – Vince Burton 2010 – Salmon and Trout Restoration Association of Conception Bay Central (STRACC) 2009 – Friends of Shoal Harbour 2008 – Witless Bay and Area Conservation Group 2007 – Rennies River Conservation Association 2006 – Miapukek First Nation 2005 – Harry’s River Salmon Working Group 2004 – Premier Danny Williams 2003 – Friends of Flat Bay Brook 2002 – Ches Loughlin 2001 – Dick Whittaker 2000 – Don Ivany 1999 – Greg Mitchell 1998 – Leo White & Tom Bursey 1997 – Bill Power 1996 – Dr. John Gibson 1995 – Tom Humphrey 1994 – Wanda Garrett 1993 – Dr. Doug Simms 1992 – Billy Roche 1991 – Tom Humphrey 1990 – Willie King 1989 – Dr. Wilfred Carter 1988 – Thomas Penney 1987 – George Furey 1986 – The Telegram 1985 – Waterford Valley Rotary Club 1984 – C.E.I.C 1983 – Ray Simmons 1982 – Lee Wulff 1981 – Vince Taylor |
Presentation of the Guenter Behr Award to Canada Manpower Staff. Left to Right: D. Hustins, M. Behr, J. Howard and C. Smith
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