FCAL Awards
Leadership Awards
Recognize students who demonstrate outstanding leadership through research, conference presentations, mentorship, professional engagement, or active participation in FCAL initiatives, workshops, and conservation activities.
Specialized Fields Awards
Recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, technical skills, or achievements in specialized fields related to marine, wildlife, and conservation science.
Leadership Awards 2026
Dana Alfred
Research Impact Award
Recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional initiative, leadership, and impact through conservation research benefiting the Caribbean region.
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Best Presentation Award
Recognizes a student who delivers an outstanding presentation at the FCAL Conference, effectively communicating conservation research or initiatives.
Ammia Worme
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, service, and commitment through volunteerism and active participation in FCAL.
Ornithology Awards 2025
As part of FCAL's Specialized Field Awards, the Ornithology Awards recognize students in the Marine, Wildlife and Conservation Biology program at St. George's University who demonstrate excellence in bird monitoring and citizen science through their contributions to eBird. These awards celebrate the important role that citizen scientists play in documenting biodiversity, advancing ornithological research, and supporting bird conservation by contributing high-quality observations that inform research, monitoring, and conservation efforts.
Jaynie Regis
Most Observations Recorded
Recognizes the participant who submits the greatest number of bird observations to eBird, supporting long-term ornithological research and conservation through citizen science.
Kavita Douglas
Most Species Recorded
Recognizes the participant who reports the greatest number of unique bird species to eBird, demonstrating exceptional birding skills and contributions to citizen science.
Conservation Genetics Awards 2026
As part of FCAL's Specialized Field Awards, the Conservation Genetics Awards recognize students in the Marine, Wildlife and Conservation Biology program at St. George's University who demonstrate excellence in communicating the complex field of conservation genetics to a broad audience. Through the 3-Minute Genetics Talk, these awards celebrate the ability to translate technical scientific concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible presentations, reflecting FCAL's commitment to developing conservation leaders and effective science communicators.
Nkosi Thomas
Clarity in Design Award
Awarded to the presentation with the most effective and visually compelling slide design that enhances audience understanding.
Jodie Charles
Audience Impact Award
Awarded to the presenter who delivers the most engaging and confident presentation, effectively capturing audience attention.
With Gratitude to Our Award Sponsors
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