BISMARCK — John Bradley, executive director of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation (NDWF), BIsmarck, has been named a recipient of the federation’s annual Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award. Bradley and Grant Voggesser of the National Wildlife Federation both received the award for demonstrating exceptional collaboration between the federation and its affiliates to advance conservation and enhance partner relationships.

From legislative advocacy to uplifting the national affiliate network to protect conservation funding in the federal Farm Bill, Bradley consistently brings people together for positive change, said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation in a news release.

Bradley has helped establish NDWF as a strong, influential organization, working closely with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the North Dakota Legislature. He also advocated for a Maah Daah Hey National Monument in the badlands of North Dakota, embodying the principles of free, prior and informed consent to establish meaningful relationships with the Indigenous community in the process, according to information from the federation.

“I’m thankful to receive this award that recognizes the importance of building relationships, expanding our influence and establishing a network of cooperation with the federation, affiliates and our partners,” Bradley said. “Our voice is stronger together, and together we can continue to achieve great things for wildlife and people.”