QF Advocacy Award
Big Rock Chapter (Arkansas)
The Big Rock Chapter of Quail Forever understands the importance of habitat conservation and how federal policy directly impacts our ability to put acres in the ground. There is never any hesitation to discuss and commit to it as a chapter, making them exemplary in collaborative efforts in all that Quail Forever does. They were also instrumental in lobbying for securing an Arkansas Quail Forever license plate, which revenues support quail habitat conservation in the state.
QF Access Award
Missouri River Valley Chapter (Missouri)
It’s hard to narrow down the Missouri River Valley Chapter of Quail Forever to one category. They strive to be an impactful chapter in all aspects of our mission. The chapter hosts multiple youth and women’s hunts, gives graciously to all of our initiatives, works diligently with their local prescribed burn association and are a pillar of their community. All that taken into consideration, the Missouri River Valley Chapter needs to be recognized for leading the pack in Region 31 for giving to the Build a Wildlife Area Program.
QF Education & Outreach Award
Valley of the Sun Chapter (Arizona)
The Valley of the Sun Chapter of Quail Forever, based out of Phoenix, is the leading education and outreach chapter in the west. They host a women's learn to hunt event every year to chase wild Gamble’s quail, and have also recently hosted multiple sessions to learn how to hunt doves on a piece of property the chapter has improved. The Valley of the Sun volunteers have created a hardworking and innovative chapter, well worthy of this tremendous award.
QF Habitat Award
Crown City Chapter (Ohio)
For being relatively new, the Crown City Chapter of Quail Forever has become a leader in conservation work for Ohio quail populations. Located in the heart of one of the last remaining strongholds of quail in Ohio, the Crown City Chapter has been an excellent example of how chapters can make an impact locally with boots on the ground conservation work. In the last year, this chapter has completed a wide range of work including several complete restoration projects targeting non-native invasive species.
QF Membership Award
Southern Wyoming Chapter (Wyoming)
The Southern Wyoming Chapter of Quail Forever turned in 309 adult memberships last year at their annual banquet. Their upcoming banquet, set for November 1st, 2025, is already sold out. Beyond their outstanding work with their yearly banquet, the chapter also makes substantial contributions to various Quail Forever initiatives. In 2023, they donated $30,000 to the Legislative Action Fund and the Path to the Uplands initiative, and in 2024 donated $5,000 to the Wyoming state program, $1,000 to the Build a Wildlife Area program and $5,000 to Wyoming Game and Fish Access Yes program.