On September 25, 2008, Field & Stream honored the seven Heroes of Conservation Finalists at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. We also presented Hod Kosman of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with the Hero of the Year Award. Here is an inside look at the gala.

To see in depth video profiles of all of our finalists and to nominate your Hero of Conservation, go to fieldandstream.com/heroes.