Honorary Chair Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008	President Daniel A. Bennett	Honorary President James Fowler

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SPECIAL EVENTS Lowell Thomas Awards Dinner 2004 Champions of Conservation Friday, October 22, 2004 Central Park Boat House, New York City The Lowell Thomas Award is conferred by The Explorers Club on explorers who have distinguished themselves through exceptional work in the field. This year's dinner was presented by The President, Directors, and Officers of The Explorers Club, and Rolex Watch USA Inc. at the Central Park Boat House, New York City. Carrying the theme, "Champions of Conservation", the awards dinner honored five men and women for their outstanding contributions to the field. Enjoy Official Event Photos View or order photos in this online album at Shutterfly.com: Photo Album Live Auction A select live auction was conducted at the dinner, promoting two conservation-based trips. This year's honorees: Dr. Edward O. Wilson—Harvard professor, internationally regarded as the preeminent biological theorist of the twentieth century and a pioneer in the field of biodiversity, a term he coined. Stefanie Powers—Actress and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation. Dr. Alan Rabinowitz—Director for science and exploration at the Wildlife Conservation Society and acclaimed protector of jaguars, leopards, and tigers. Gary Comer—founder of Lands End who has adopted abrupt climate change as a philanthropic cause. Dr. Bill Burnham—Chief executive of The Peregrine Fund, devoted to restoring peregrine populations, studying and conserving birds of prey, training conservationists, and educating the public. Events The Explorers Club 46 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Tel: 212-628-8383, ext. 18 or 33. Email: events@explorers.org

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