Each year, the Society for Conservation Biology recognizes and awards achievement by outstanding individuals in our field. SCB Distinguished Service Awards are presented to individuals, groups, or institutions whose work has furthered the mission of the SCB.

Ernesto Enkerlin from Mexico received a Distinguished Service Award for his extraordinary pioneering role in wildlife management using knowledge and policy to produce real and tangible results, integrating and articulating conservation and sustainable development. Dr. Enkerlin has succeeded in strengthening and implementing conservation actions across Mexico, making this country′s protected areas system one of the most solid and functional in the developing world.

The Society for Conservation Biology presented this award during its 23rd annual meeting July 11 - 16, 2009 in Beijing, China.