NWTF Founder Honored With Special Award Tom Rogers of Edgefield, S.C., received a one-of-a-kind Founder's Award from the National Wild Turkey Federation in recognition of his action to create what has become one of the largest and most influential conservation and sportsmen's organizations in the country. "Tom's influence on the conservation industry, on wildlife and hunters' rights is immeasurable," said NWTF CEO George Thornton.