sentences:  Approximately 1,100 medals have been awarded over the past 80 years.These awards represent a substantial commitment of time and energy by individuals who have learned the meaning of a conservation/environmental ethic.Any Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer willing to devote the time and energy to work on a project based on sound scientific principles and guided by a conservation professional or a well-versed layperson can qualify for one of the Hornaday Awards.