Hornaday Award

This award program was created to recognize those who have made significant contributions to conservation. Formerly the Wildlife Protection Medal, it was begun in 1914 by Dr. William T. Hornaday, director of the New York Zoological Park and founder of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. After his death in 1937, the award was renamed in Dr. Hornaday’s honor and became a Boy Scouts of America award.