Maine Warden Service honors
WINSLOW — The Maine Warden Service celebrated its 137th anniversary on April 14 at the Winslow VFW. Included in the celebration was the annual awards banquet that gives special recognition to game wardens for their performance in 2016 and others associated with the agency.
The work of Maine’s game wardens is diverse and challenging and takes place during the best and worst of weather conditions. Achievements that were recognized included incidents where human lives were saved. Other examples highlighted the conservation of Maine’s resources in ways deserving of special recognition. The Maine Warden Service is proud to be able to honor game wardens that made a distinct difference in people’s lives and for conserving Maine’s natural resources in 2016.
This year’s Legendary Game Warden Award was presented to Retired Game Warden Don Annis of Monson. The honor is presented to any retired member of the Maine Warden Service who, consistently in the past, conducted themselves in such a manner as to display exceptional expertise in the areas of conservation law enforcement and since retiring has continued to provide a passion for meeting the goals and mission of the service.
An Exemplary Service Award was bestowed upon Game Warden Josh Polland of Greenville. This recognition is made for outstanding law enforcement efforts related to fishing enforcement and cases related to hunting under the influence, illegal deer hunting and guiding without a license.
Among the Maine Warden Association Merit Award recipients is April Collins, Maine Warden Service Greenville office administrative assistant. The Merit Award provides recognition to a civilian(s) for highly meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. For the purpose of this award, conduct above the ordinary course of duty, when a civilian, because of individual or team initiative, courage and diligence, provides assistance with the goals and mission of the Maine Warden Service.
Maine Warden Service
2016 Legendary Game Warden Award recipient
Game Warden (Ret.) Don Annis of Monson