2026 Women & Wildlife Awards Reception
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:00 – 9:00 PM
The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, West Windsor Township, NJ
Celebrate the inspiring women protecting New Jersey’s rare wildlife and wild places.
We are proud to announce our 2026 honorees: Lenore Tedesco, Keara Giannotti, Kim Tinnes, and Barbara McKee. Congratulations!
Through science, education, advocacy, habitat restoration, policy, and community engagement, our Women & Wildlife honorees have made lasting contributions to protecting the state’s wildlife and inspiring future generations of conservation leaders. Since 2006, the Women & Wildlife Awards have honored individuals whose vision and commitment continue to shape the future of wildlife conservation in New Jersey.
Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar, live music, an awards presentation, and a silent auction. More than 200 guests—including honorees and their families, CWF staff and trustees, community and business leaders —are expected to attend. We look forward to welcoming you on October 7!
Purchase Tickets & Sponsorship
Tickets & Sponsorship
Individual Tickets are still available! VIP tickets are $300 and include admission plus name/logo listing in our digital journal at the event. General tickets are discounted to $150 through September 18 and increase to $175 thereafter.
Sponsorship Opportunities range from $500 to $20,000 and include meaningful benefits like recognition on-site and online, visibility to over 100,000 followers, and the opportunity to champion women-led conservation.
Click here to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or make a donation. Those contributing $5,000 or more are asked to please consider giving by check or other offline methods that limit fees.
Please contact Liz Silvernail at 609-250-7964 or liz.silvernail@conservewildlifenj.org for more information or view our printable form here.
$20,000 Bald Eagle Sponsor
- Table for ten (10) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Logo and link on CWF website
- Top recognition on event-related social media (100,000+ followers), e-communications, news releases, event signage, and digital program
- Ad in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
- Customized wildlife field experience for 15 people led by CWF biologists
- Framed wildlife giclee by nationally renowned artist James Fiorentino ($750 value) recognizing sponsorship
$10,000 Peregrine Falcon Sponsor
- Table for ten (10) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Logo and link on CWF website
- Recognition on event-related social media (100,000+ followers), e-communications, news releases, event signage, and digital program
- Ad in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
- Customized wildlife field experience for 10 people led by CWF biologists
$5,000 Osprey Sponsor
- Tickets for eight (8) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Logo and link on CWF website
- Recognition on event-related social media (100,000+ followers), e-communications, news releases, event signage, and digital program
- Ad in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
$2,500 Piping Plover Sponsor
- Tickets for six (6) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Listing on CWF website and event signage
- Recognition on event-related social media (100,000+ followers), e-communications, news releases, event signage, and digital program
- Listing in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
$1,000 Bog Turtle Sponsor
- Tickets for two (2) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Listing on CWF website and event signage
- Recognition on event-related social media (100,000+ followers), e-communications, news releases, event signage, and digital program
- Listing in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
**NEW THIS YEAR***
$500 Newcomer Sponsor
- A exclusive opportunity for first time individual and corporate contributors to event
- Tickets for two (2) at Women & Wildlife Event
- Listing in digital program viewed at event and emailed to over 13,000 supporters
Why It Matters
In a time of accelerating habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and extreme weather changes, the Women & Wildlife Awards honor the trailblazers whose dedication to science, environmental justice, and mentorship is shaping a more sustainable future.
Your support helps advance Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s mission through:
- Environmental education for over 8,000 students and 3,000 adults annually, including many in underserved communities
- Field science and habitat restoration for more than 40 rare and at-risk species
- Public engagement tools like speaking events and live-streaming wildlife cams that connect residents to local wildlife
2026 Women & Wildlife Awards Honorees
We look forward to celebrating the 2026 Women & Wildlife Awardees on October 7!
Your support helps us honor the incredible women leading efforts to protect New Jersey’s rare wildlife. Together, we’re shining a light on their achievements, inspiring future conservationists, and advancing our shared mission to safeguard the wild places and species that make our state so special.
Leadership
Lenore Tedesco
Recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing wildlife conservation through vision, collaboration, innovation, and lasting organizational, community, or conservation impact.
Education
Keara Giannotti
Recognizes women who educate, engage, and inspire others to protect wildlife through effective communication, outreach, and learning. Nominees must be formal or informal educators.
Service
Barbara McKee
Recognizes women with exceptional dedication to wildlife conservation through hands-on service, volunteerism, community engagement, and advocacy.
Legacy
Kim Tinnes
Recognizes women whose long-term dedication, leadership, and contributions have created lasting benefits for wildlife, conservation, and future generations. Their influence extends beyond individual achievements to shape the field, inspire others, and leave a meaningful legacy.
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