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Nominations
The National Wetlands Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation’s wetlands. Take time to recognize exceptional individual achievement in wetlands conservation by submitting a nomination for the 2008 National Wetlands Awards. The 2008 nomination form and nomination guidelines are now available.
The Awards are given in six categories:
Education and Outreach: This award is presented to a teacher, nonprofit staffer, state/local government employee, or reporter involved in hands-on wetland education. For example, an inspirational school teacher who has developed a wetland course that brings children into the field to learn about wetland ecology.
Science Research: This award is presented to an academic, consultant, or other individual leading scientific research on wetland values and functions, restoration, or enhancement. For example, an individual who has spearheaded groundbreaking or influential research on wetland restoration.
Conservation and Restoration: This award is given to an individual who has accomplished the conservation or restoration of significant wetland resources through the use of on-the-ground restoration, management, or conservation methods on public or private lands. For example, an individual who has used an innovative approach to restore a wetland ecosystem, or someone who has contributed to the protection of a regionally significant wetland area through the use of tried-and-true conservation methods.
Landowner Stewardship: This award is presented to a private landowner, who, while using his or her private land for farming, forestry activities, ranching, or development, voluntarily helps restore, protect, or minimize impacts to wetlands. For example, a farmer involved in wetland restoration or conservation on his or her land or enlisting nearby landowners in such efforts, or a residential developer who provides significant protection or restoration of wetlands associated with a subdivision.
State, Tribal, and Local Program Development: This award is given to a state, tribal, or local government employee who has developed and administered an outstanding wetland program. For example, a state government employee who has developed a streamlined wetland regulatory program, or a local government employee who has developed a wetland registry.
Wetland Community Leader: This award is given to an individual who has devoted significant time and energy to wetland protection by mobilizing concerned citizens to protect a wetland or introducing and spearheading the passage of wetland legislation. For example, an individual who has led a coalition of citizens to work with the state transportation agency to protect a local wetland system, or a person who has spearheaded a campaign to pass state legislation protecting wetlands.
We encourage, but do not require, submissions via email. Please view the 2008 nomination form and NWA nomination guidelines for more information.