The John Muir Association supports the National Park Service in sustaining the John Muir National Historic Site a center for education, inspiration, and advocacy of the legacy of John Muir. In keeping with this mission, each year since 1978, the John Muir Association has honored those who continue John Muir's legacy of environmental preservation. The John Muir Association will present the 46th John Muir Conservation Awards in each of the four categories listed below.

The John Muir Association invites you to nominate a deserving individual, nonprofit organization, business, public agency or educational institution for recognition. Self nominations are accepted. Submissions are due February 1, 2025.

Award Categories

• Conservationist of the Year: For an individual(s) who has excelled in environmental protection, or made significant contributions to the advancement of conservation.
• Environmental Education Conservation Award: For outstanding contribution by an individual(s) (professional or volunteer), business, organization or public agency to environmental education, whether in a classroom or otherwise.
• Educational Institution: For outstanding achievement by a organization or individual that promotes or provides education on environmental protection or conservation.
• Nonprofit Organization: For outstanding achievement by a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental protection, or demonstrated significant achievement or leadership in the advancement of environmental protection or conservation.
• Local, State, or Federal Government Conservation Award: For outstanding achievement by a public agency that promotes environmental protection, or demonstrated significant achievement or leadership in the advancement of environmental protection or conservation.
• Business Conservation Award: For outstanding achievement by a business (other than a nonprofit organization) that promotes environmental protection, or demonstrated significant achievement or leadership in the advancement of environmental protection or conservation.