The Illinois Ornithological Society (IOS) is very pleased to announce the presentation of the following 2016 awards recognizing individuals for their distinguished service and contributions to IOS and/or Illinois Birding:
Sue Friscia was presented with a cardinal carving for her many years administering the Illinois Birders Exchanging Thoughts (IBET) listserv.
Bob Fisher was presented with a meadowlark carving for his long service as IOS President.
Alex Meloy was presented with a framed set of two bird cards from the 1930s – a cardinal and a meadowlark – for his many years of service as IOS Treasurer.
Barbara Williams was presented with a meadowlark carving for her service as IOS Membership Secretary.
Marj Lundy was presented with a meadowlark carving for her service as the editor of the IOS newsletter, Wings Over the Prairie.
Bruce Thompson of Arcola, Illinois was presented with a framed photo of a Prairie Falcon perched on the Magic Stump with an inscription thanking him for welcoming birders to see the Prairie Falcons.
We thank them for their outstanding service and dedication. If you meet them in the field, please congratulate and thank them.
