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Overview

Creative Conservationist Awards

Status: Application open as of April 1, 2026

Overview: Annual awards recognizing leadership in conservation and recreation efforts from community members involved with the Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails.

Geographic Scope: Central Iowa (aligned with Great Outdoors Foundation and ICON Water Trails service areas)

Focus Areas:

  • Conservation contributions

  • Recreation contributions

  • Alignment with organizational values and priorities
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 225, West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • Email: info@greatoutdoorsfoundation.org

  • Website: greatoutdoorsfoundation.org
  • About the Organization:
    The Great Outdoors Foundation exists to advance conservation through innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. It is the foremost fundraising professionals in the conservation and outdoor recreation sector.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentenvironmental-conservationrecreation

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