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Events James A. Waight Award The James A. Waight Award is an annual conservation award given to deserving individuals or organizations in recognition of positive work in the protection and enhancement of Belize 's environment. The award is named after James A. Waight (1907 - 1999) the Belize Audubon Society's first President. He served in this role from the Society's inauguration in 1969, until 1986. He was born in Belize City and worked as Surveyor General of Belize. The award is presented on the anniversary of his birthday - February 16. Mrs. Lydia Waight describes her husband - "He was a land surveyor in a time when there were no Land Rovers or fancy vehicles. He had to ride the mule train to traverse the country or take a river ferry for a week at a time to reach Cayo. He and another man spent time putting in the markers for the boundary between Guatemala and Belize, from Toledo to Garbutt Falls and it was during this time, when he was in the bush, that his love for nature and wildlife strengthened. He was a founding member of BAS and remained a dedicated member until he was no longer able to get out and participate." Since its establishment in 1987, the award has been presented to 16 people, including Julian Cho for his work as Maya leader, Gregory Smith for his work in marine turtle conservation, and the Sibun Watershed Association for their work in protecting the Sibun River . |
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