David J. Miller '81, is an award-winning environmental professional. The
executive director of Audubon New York recently received
the National Audubon Society's highest award for excellence, the
Charles H. Callison Award.
The award is given annually to an Audubon professional "who
has made remarkable contributions to conservation through creativity,
coalition-building outreach, perseverance, patience and a positive
attitude." Having served with the National Audubon
Society since 1988, David was nominated for this prestigious award
by the Board of Directors of Audubon New York and the Audubon Council
of New York State.
David earned his St. Lawrence degree in environmental
studies/economics and
has been active as an alumnus, in career
advising and as a Reunion planner.
"David is a bright and articulate leader who has an incredible
grasp of the Audubon mission and is tireless and focused on achieving
its goals and objectives," said Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff,
a noted environmental attorney, chairman of the Audubon New York
Board and a member of the National Audubon Society's Board of Directors.
David serves on dozens of boards and commissions at every
level of government and is actively engaged in his community.
He serves on Saratoga County's Land Preservation Committee and
is Co-chair of the Town of Clifton Park's Open Space, Trails and
Riverfront Committee. He is executive vice president to the Clifton
Park Baseball League and is on the Board of Trustees of his church.
The award was presented by John Flicker, president of the National
Audubon Society and Carole Browner, chair of its Board of Directors.
It was inscribed "In recognition of his dedicated service and
his major contributions to the goals of Audubon for close to 18 years,
including his wise leadership of Audubon New York; developing the state
program into a regional model for education, conservation and citizen
science; his extensive contributions and dedicated collaboration on
Long Island Sound and the Great Lakes; his strong belief in and support
for the Audubon Chapter network; and his passionate commitment
to the cause of conservation locally and throughout the hemisphere."
Amazing
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