Tara Losoff and Dana Ripper Honored with National Conservation Partnership Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tara Losoff of the National Wildlife Federation and Dana Ripper of the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) have received the federation's annual Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership awards. Both are recognized for their success at fostering strong partnerships between the federation and its affiliates over the past year.

"It's been an enormous privilege to work with these two remarkable individuals," said Collin O'Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. "Not only are they dedicated conservationists, but they've both shown a genuine commitment to changing and improving our operations for the better. The federation is better off thanks to their work."

Losoff, the National Wildlife Federation's Associate Vice President of Organizing and Campaigns, is recognized for her success working closely with affiliates while running grassroots advocacy campaigns at a national level. Ripper, a member of CFM's board of directors, is honored for the significant time and effort she's dedicated to the organization's leadership, and especially for her commitment to making the federation more inclusive, diverse and welcoming at every level.

"As an organizer, I am inspired and energized to be surrounded by a community so passionate about protecting our natural resources and fostering a sustainable future for all," said Losoff. "Our collective efforts - not just on our campaigns team, by so many teams and partners across the country - have moved us closer to realizing our mission of ensuring that all wildlife and people thrive."

"America's environmental movement is at a critical moment, addressing long-overdue questions around equity and justice," said Ripper. "I've enjoyed working with NWF staff and affiliates to facilitate many of these conversations, and contributing to our shared efforts to create a stronger, more inclusive movement for the future."

The National Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Awards began in 1966. Since then, the National Wildlife Federation has celebrated individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting wildlife through education, advocacy, communication and on-the-ground conservation. Previous honorees have included former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson and Michelle Obama, and other national leaders, including U.S. Senator John McCain and filmmaker Robert Redford.