New in 2022, the Wilson Ornithological Society Early Professional Avian Conservation and Community Impact Award honors the contributions of WOS members working in non-research careers that contribute to bird and bird habitat conservation, including applied science, education and outreach, communications, advocacy, and habitat conservation and protection. This award recognizes the importance of this work in fostering an inclusive community of people brought together by a shared love of birds and their conservation. It also showcases the diversity of career paths and ways of contributing to ornithology and avian conservation. The awardee will receive an original piece of artwork from an early career artist as well as funding to support attendan