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2003 Excellence in Conservation Award

Purpose of the Excellence in Conservation Awards Program
To recognize the valuable contributions that those outside of the Federal government make to conserve natural resources on private land.

Eligibility of Nominees
Any non-federal individual, group, tribe or organization is eligible for nomination by a Natural Resources Conservation Service employee.

Award Criteria
The nomination must clearly and concisely describe the significant contribution(s) made by the nominee (and any results or benefits achieved) in such areas as:

  • Communications,
  • Program Delivery,
  • Technology Transfer,
  • Outreach, or
  • Any combination of the above.

Each nomination must be no more than one double-spaced 8½” by 11” page, accompanied by the nomination coversheet.

Nominations are limited to one per State Office, Regional Office, and National Headquarters’ Deputy Areas.

Standardization of forms and print fonts are required for the impartial review and benefit of the evaluation committee. All nominations must be submitted with an original and six copies, using a font size no smaller than Times New Roman 12-point.

All nominations should clearly explain why the nominee deserves special recognition. Recognition must be for contributions made (or results realized) within the last year. State Conservationists and Regional Conservationists must concur with State Office nominations.

Division Directors and Deputy Chiefs must concur with National Headquarters nominations.

Award Selection and Presentation
One award will be presented annually.

An evaluation panel consisting of five to six representatives from the Chief’s Staff, Deputy Chief Areas, and Regional Offices will choose the winner of the award.

The winner will receive an impressive handcrafted crystal etched glacier award on a wood base to acknowledge their contributions to conservation.

The award will be presented in conjunction with the annual NRCS Honor Awards Ceremony to be held in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 13, 2003, at 12:30 p.m.

Submission of Nominations
Nominations must have the appropriate signature approvals, and will not be considered without them.

Nominations must be received by the Human Resources Management Division ON OR BEFORE MARCH 11, 2003. Nominations should be submitted to Brian Wedding at:

USDA, NRCS, Human Resources Management Division
14th & Independence Avenue, SW
Room 6218-S
Washington, D.C. 20250

Award application form requires Adobe Acrobat.
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNRCS Excellence in Conservation Award form