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To guide and promote the conservation and management of wildlife resources throughout North Carolina.
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Awards
The NCTWS recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of wildlife conservation in the broadest sense. Each year at the annual meeting, several awards are presented to deserving individuals. A description of the awards with guidelines for eligibility is given below. Please review them. Nominations for awards to be presented at the annual meeting must be received by the Awards Committee Chairman no later than December 10, 2011. All chapter members are encouraged to consider and nominate deserving candidates for these awards. Previously unselected nominees can be re-submitted. Nominations are kept active for two years after the year in which a nomination is made. The only way to recognize individuals is to nominate them. Please use the nomination form shown with each award category. Contact John Ann Shearer, Committee Chair (USFWS, PO Box 33726, Raleigh, NC 27636-2736, 919-856-4520 ext. 17, johnann_shearer@fws.gov) if you have questions or need additional information.
Chapter Award - Nomination Form pdf or MS Word
Wildlife Conservation Award - Nomination Form pdf or MS Word
Ken Wilson Student Award - Nomination Form pdf or MS Word
Description of Awards
NCTWS CHAPTER AWARD
This award is presented to a chapter member for individual effort and contributions to wildlife conservation. Service to the Society and Chapter is strongly considered, along with professional achievement. The award includes a certificate or plaque and a copy of the commendation read during the awards ceremony. Presentation to the recipient is typically made at the annual meeting of the Chapter.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AWARD
This award is presented to individuals or groups within North Carolina who deserve recognition for achievement in wildlife conservation, education, research or related endeavors. There is no requirement for Society or Chapter membership. The recognition is for accomplishments widely recognized and publicized. The award includes a certificate or plaque and a copy of the commendation read at the awards ceremony. The award is presented to the recipient or organization at a time and location that is meaningful to the recipient and to the Chapter in terms of future interaction with others who work for the betterment of wildlife conservation.
STUDENT AWARD
The Ken Wilson Memorial Award is presented annually to a student or students, nominated by faculty members of the various schools within the State having wildlife programs and/or by Chapter members, and selected by the Awards Committee. Awards are presented for academics, contributions to research, work projects that contribute to State wildlife conservation efforts, and other accomplishments that the Chapter deems worthy of recognition. Recipients receive a cash award up to $500, a plaque, a copy of the Sand County Almanac, and a copy of the commendation signed by the Chapter President.