2024Vol41No3NBUJournal

KINDRED AWARD RECIPIENT

Ed and Lora Wass

The NBU Board of Directors is delighted to present the husband and wife team of Ed and Lora Wass with the 2025 Kindred Award. Both display the spirit and camaraderie that defines the NBU mission. Their commitment and generosity of time toward wildlife conversation in Nevada is a standard which is difficult to match. These qualities are eagerly shared among their family members and the NBU volunteer community. Ed is a native of Michigan and a lifelong outdoorsman. He was introduced to the outdoors as a boy, eventually turning his hunting interests through the use of a bow and arrow. Although an avid bowhunter, he is not adverse to changing tactics as circumstances change. In 2009, Ed drew and filled a Desert sheep tag using a rifle. He moved to Nevada for its open spaces and has resided in Nevada for 41 years. Ed is a proud US Navy veteran and was stationed at Miramar Naval Base during his tenure. He is a long time Bureau of Land management employee. Lora was born in Montana and circumstances brought her to Nevada in 1979. Like Ed, she was introduced to the outdoors as a child. Raised on a ranch, her pastimes included horseback riding, fishing and camping with her family. She has a lifelong interest in the outdoors which continues through her association with NBU. Ed and Lora have a quiet demeanor but their connection to Nevada's wildlife and open space are greatly benefited by their presence. Tonight, NBU proudly honors Ed and Lora for their devotion and tireless efforts over the years. If you take part in a NBU guzzler project, take the time to introduce yourself to Ed and Lora. You will be impressed with their easy going attitude and generosity. Thank you Ed and Lora, for your time and outdoor spirit which you share with the NBU organization.

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