SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Because Southwest flies to a remarkable number of refuge hub cities, from Las Vegas to Harlingen to Portland to Milwaukee to Panama City – and because they offer both unparalleled flexibility and team spirit – Southwest Airlines is the official airline of the National Wildlife Refuge Association and the lead sponsor of the 2010 Refuge Photo Contest.

In celebration of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week in 2010, Southwest and NWRA teamed up to introduce Southwest employee volunteers to the wonders and wilds near Southwest’s Florida cities. Whether planting trees or cleaning up beaches, Southwest employees donated their elbow grease to improving wildlife habitat.

To learn more about Southwest’s community involvement, visit www.southwest.com.cares.

Read our press release and profile of NWRA President Evan Hirsche in Southwest's "Spirit" Magazine to learn why we chose Southwest as our official airline.

WILD BIRD CENTERS OF AMERICA

Wild Bird Centers of America have contributed birdfeeders and a pair of binoculars to this year's photo contest, continuing their annual sponsorship of the Refuge Photo Contest.

There are approximately 85 Wild Bird Centers serving communities across the United States and Canada. Wild Bird Centers stores are famous for providing wonderful customer service and the best birdseed and private-label seed blends available, all proven to attract a wide variety of backyard birds. Their stores also offer an extensive selection of private-label feeders, binoculars, birdbaths, nest boxes and hardware plus an exciting variety of backyard and nature-oriented gifts, books and gardening items.

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an annual sponsor of the Refuge Photography Contest. Honorable mention winners of the 2010 Refuge Photo Contest will be awarded Pete Dunne’s “Bayshore Summer: Finding Eden in the Most Unlikely Place,” generously donated by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Field Guides published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt have set the high standards for guides that are informative, practical, thorough, and easy to use.

HABERVISION

HaberVision is committed to being a good neighbor, and together with their partners, they are working toward a cleaner, healthier, more productive world. Steve Haber, founder of Bolle, returned to the eyewear industry by offering a fresh new brand of performance eyewear. As the “World’s First Online Premium Eyewear Company,” HaberVision sells directly to the consumer through their website at wholesale prices. By selling and shipping directly to consumers they have reduced waste. Additionally, their employees are encouraged to recycle, refurbish, and reuse, an important step towards a more sustainable world.

HaberVision has partners with other organizations, by making donations to their efforts in protecting the environment and natural resources. They encourage all of you to help with your part to bring change and promote a greener environment and better future for children throughout the world. To learn more about HaberVision please visit www.habervision.com

ZENFOLIO

Zenfolio is a premier photograph hosting site featuring unlimited galleries and the best photo viewing experience online. Zenfolio provides the online home for the NWRA Image Library, and hosted the digital photo entry process for the contest in 2008, 2009, and again this year.

Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just like taking pictures for fun, Zenfolio will help you put your photos online and make them look their best.