Nominations Open For Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards

The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has begun accepting online applications for the 10th annual Eagle Awards, which recognize noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The deadline to submit nominations is January 3, 2026. Winners will be publicly recognized during the Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park on January 31, 2026. Eagle Awards are presented in five categories: Elected Official, Community Partner, Park Partner, Volunteer in Parks (VIP) and Youth (12th-grade students and younger).