. The Canadian field-naturalist. Natural history. The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club Awards for 2002 Irwin M. Brodo, Christine Hanrahan, Beverly McBride, and Sheila Thomson At the Club's Annual Soiree, held 26 April 2003, at St. Basil's Church in Ottawa, awards were once again given to members, and one non-member, who distinguished them- selves by accomplishments in the field of natural history and conservation, or by extraordinary activity within the Club. As is frequently the case, there were no winners for a few of the OFNC awards this year. The following citations for those who did receive
. The Canadian field-naturalist. Natural history. The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club Awards for 2002 Irwin M. Brodo, Christine Hanrahan, Beverly McBride, and Sheila Thomson At the Club's Annual Soiree, held 26 April 2003, at St. Basil's Church in Ottawa, awards were once again given to members, and one non-member, who distinguished them- selves by accomplishments in the field of natural history and conservation, or by extraordinary activity within the Club. As is frequently the case, there were no winners for a few of the OFNC awards this year. The following citations for those who did receive an award, however, were read to the members and guests assembled for the event. Bill Royds - Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club Member of the Year - 2002 The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club has a long history of active, committed members. Many of its committees have benefited greatly from the participation of volunteers with a particular expertise. The OFNC Conservation Committee, which has been actively working to preserve our natural her- itage for more than three decades, continues to attract knowl- edgeable and committed members such as Bill Royds. The Conservation Committee is one of the more high-profile committees in the club with its members attending meetings, open houses and most importantly, representing the club on any number of other committees outside of the OFNC. It reflects well on the club when these folks are able to contribute substantially to the work being carried out. One of Bill's big- gest contributions, and one of his strengths, is his solid under- standing of federal, provincial and municipal legislation. Bill not only has such knowledge at his fingertips, but he keeps abreast of changes and developments, which makes him abso- lutely invaluable since he can answer any question about almost any piece of legislation and give advice on how it works. Bill is especially knowledgeable about proposed and current municipal legislation for the City of Ottawa, which
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