Awards

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

NACD’s annual Awards Program recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding work and leadership in soil and water conservation. Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony at NACD's 2010 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Please contact Beth Mason with any questions at (317) 782-0600.

Please submit your completed form by fax to (317) 782-0606 or by email to beth-mason@nacdnet.org.

NACD Awards

2009 NACD Friend of Conservation Award (2009 nominations closed)
The Friend of Conservation Award recognizes an individual, business, organization, agency, etc. outside the association for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our nation's natural resources.

2009 NACD Distinguished Service Award (2009 nominations closed)
The NACD Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual within the association who has made significant contributions to the conservation and proper management of our nation’s natural resources.

2009 NACD President’s Award
Chosen by the NACD President, this award recognizes an individual or organization that has been especially helpful or active with regard to conservation during the President's term.

Partner Awards

2009 AEM/NACD Partnership Award (2009 nominations closed)
As part of their long-standing partnership, NACD and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have launched a new award program recognizing conservation districts’ use of and need for equipment. Conservation districts are encouraged to submit proposals for the program's two awards categories: Excellence in Conservation Equipment and Technology Use and Defining Conservation Needs for the Future. One winner will be selected from each category and each will receive a $2,000 cash award, a plaque, and complimentary registration for one day of the meeting.

2009 NWTF Outstanding Conservation District Partner Award (2009 nominations closed)
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) seeks to recognize a conservation district or individual that has successfully partnered with a local NWTF chapter or staff to raise public awareness of conservation and wildlife management issues, improve wildlife habitat and increase hunting opportunities.

2009 NACD/NRCS Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award
In tribute to former NACD President Olin Sims, the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award promotes and recognizes outstanding conservation leadership at the state and local level. Jointly established by NACD and the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the award will be given to one up-and-coming leader who demonstrates excellence in promoting and leading voluntary conservation on private lands.

National Conservation Foundation Conservation District Award (applications due December 7, 2009)
In keeping with its mission, the National Conservation Foundation is offering a new award through which one winning conservation district will receive $10,000 to carry out a project within their district. The Foundation is seeking “on-the-ground” projects that touch local communities and can be completed by December 1, 2010.

Past Award Winners

2008 Award Winners
View a list of the 2008 award winning submissions and award winner bios. Congratulations to the 2008 winners!