The Missouri Conservation Commission is seeking nominations for its Master Conservationist Award and the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame, which recognize Missourians who make outstanding contributions to conservation.
The Master Conservationist Award honors living or deceased residents, while the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame recognizes deceased individuals, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Those who can be considered for either honor are:
• A citizen who performed an outstanding act or developed an innovative idea or technique that contributed to major progress in conservation in Missouri.
• An employee of the Department of Conservation, other conservation-related government agencies, universities or organizations who performed an outstanding act or developed an innovative idea or technique that contributed to major progress in conservation in Missouri.
Information about the Master Conservationist Award and the nomination form are available at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/awards-and-honors/master-conservationist.
Information about the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame and the nomination form are available at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/awards-and-honors/hall-fame.
Nominations should include a statement describing the nominee’s accomplishments and a brief biography. A screening committee appointed by the MDC director meets annually to consider nominees, with the Conservation Commission conveying final approval.
Submit nominations by Sept. 1 to Denise Bateman, Missouri Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180, or email [email protected].