National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards
Each year, the National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards recognize individuals and organizations that lead the charge for the appreciation and conservation of our natural resources in Missouri and beyond. Recipients of these awards represent leaders in business, philanthropy and conservation.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Grant’s Farm | 7385 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Tram ride through Deer Park begins at 4:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. | Dinner & Awards Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m.
Reservations required, see below.

Honorees Over the Years:
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the 10th Anniversary of the National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards. We enjoyed an incredible evening of community and celebration, honoring five esteemed champions of conservation at Grant’s Farm in St. Louis. We’d also like to extend a special thank you and congratulations to our Sustaining Sponsor, Rick & Lotsie Holton for their continued support of MCHF efforts and programs who were presented with the Sustaining Partner Conservation Award.
2025 National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards Honorees:
Corps of Discovery National Conservation Award
Peter W. Busch
Missouri Legacy Conservation Award
Peter Wyse Jackson
Governor’s State of Missouri Conservation Award
Sara Parker Pauley
Pat Jones/York Spirit of the Wilderness Conservation Award
Bob Brinkmann
Sacagawea Community and Partnership Conservation Award
Great Rivers Habitat Alliance
About the National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were explorers, scientists, entrepreneurs, geographers, diplomats and frontrunners of conservation in the United States. They overcame significant obstacles and challenges leading the Corps of Discovery through unforeseen circumstances and difficulties to change America forever. Like these famed explorers, our honorees’ incredible commitment and work have charted a course that others have and will continue to follow.
We are recognizing conservation champions who have impacted conservation across the state, as well as across this country. Having an event of this caliber celebrating these efforts showcases our state’s commitment to protect our beautiful natural environment for generations to come.