Award nominations may be submitted by email to: sueann.lynes@swcs.org. You may also submit Award nominations by U.S. Postal Service (1 copy only) to: SWCS-Awards, 945 SW Ankeny Rd., Ankeny, IA 50023. Some nominations require a signed petition accompany the Awards nomination form. You may fax the signed petition to 515-289-1227. All nominations must be received by December 12. All forms of submission will receive a confirmation of receipt. Additional information, if needed, may be obtained from the Society's headquarters office 515-289-2331 ext. 112 or your regional Awards Committee representative.
Summary of Society Awards
I. Awards Available to Society Members:
Fellow—Recognizes exceptional professional achievement coupled with service to the Society
Number awarded: Up to 0.1% of members
Outstanding Service—Recognizes distinguished service to the Society over a long and sustained period (10 years minimum) Number awarded: Up to 0.1% of members
Commendation—Recognizes members for service to their chapters (members having received other Society awards are also eligible) Number awarded: Each chapter, council of chapters, Society board member, or Society officer may nominate no more than one member annually
*NEW* Conservation Research-Recognizes a SWCS Society members or teams of members whose research has led to exceptional improvements in soil conservation, water conservation, and/or related natural resources research.
II. Awards Available to Society Members and Nonmembers:
Hugh Hammond Bennett—Recognizes extraordinary national and international accomplishments in the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. Number awarded: One, and then only if a suitable candidate is nominated.
Honor—Recognizes people for outstanding accomplishments compatible with Society objectives
Number awarded: Up to 10 each year
Merit—Recognizes noteworthy conservation activity or products of organizations, agencies, or firms
Number awarded: As many as meet the criteria
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