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Ralph W. Abele Conservation Heritage Award
The Abele Award is the highest recognition the PFBC provides. The award was established
to recognize citizens of Pennsylvania who have made outstanding contributions to the protection,
conservation and enhancement of the aquatic resources of the Commonwealth....GO!
Commissioner Paul J. Mahon "Access for All" Award
Recognizes Pennsylvania citizens
or organizations who have made outstanding contributions, above and beyond legal requirements, to
improving fishing and boat access to the resource for the disabled....GO!
Conservation Award Program
The purpose of the Commission’s CONSERVATION AWARD is to encourage the youth of Pennsylvania to study and become more knowledgeable in the conservation of the aquatic environment and in watercraft safety. Through this program, we recognize individuals and groups who make significant contributions to improving the environment for the benefit of themselves and others....GO!
Stanley Long Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
Presented to the Commission volunteer who has performed outstanding service to the anglers
and boaters of Pennsylvania....GO! |
| Law Enforcement Awards |
Officer of the Year
Presented annually to the
Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) of the year....GO!
Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer (DWCO) of the Year
One DWCO selected for each Commission law enforcement region....GO!
Gerald L. Greiner
Environmental Protection Award
The Gerald L. Greiner Environmental Protection Award is awarded annually to the Waterways
Conservation Officer (WCO) who best exemplifies the ideals of “Resource First” - the protection, conservation and enhancement
of the Commonwealth’s water resources in the performance of their daily duties....GO!
Edward W. Manhart Academic Achievement Award
Given to a member of each Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) graduating class of the H.R. Stackhouse
School of Fisheries Conservation and Watercraft Safety who has achieved the highest overall academic average during
the course of the training....GO!
Top Gun Award
Recognizes an officer's outstanding effort in detecting and apprehending impaired boaters during
the past year....GO! |
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