The Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement (CARE), a diverse coalition of conservation, recreation, and scientific organizations, presented an award to Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young (R-FL) for his steadfast support for the National Wildlife Refuge System, with a special emphasis on his backing for Hurricane relief in 2004, after the Southeast U.S. was hit by four consecutive hurricanes.

The event took place at the Capitol on 14 December 2005.

Participating in the event (from left to right): Laura Bies, The Wildlife Society; Michael Woodbridge, The National Wildlife Refuge Association; Ashlie Houston, Ducks Unlimited; Paul Baicich, The National Wildlife Refuge Association; Evan Hirsche, The National Wildlife Refuge Association; Congressman Bill Young; Sean McMahon, National Wildlife Federation; Jennifer Akre, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance; Tim Richardson, Wildlife Forever; April Gromnicki, National Audubon Society; Noah Matson, Defenders of Wildlife.

Congressman Bill Young; Evan Hirsche, National Wildlife Refuge Association President