To guide and promote the conservation and management of wildlife resources throughout North Carolina.
National TWS Updates from Dr. Michael Hutchins.
January 2008
February 2008
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. Nominations for awards to be presented at the 2008 annual meeting should be received by the Awards Committee Chairman no later than January 22, 2008. Members are encouraged to consider and nominate deserving candidates for these awards. The only way to recognize individuals is to nominate them. Further information and nomination forms are available from Mike Baranski, Committee Chairman (Dept. of Biology, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC 28144, phone 704/637-4442, mbaransk@catawba.edu ).
2008 Annual Award Nomination Form
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 is a certificate or plaque and a letter of commendation signed by the Chapter President. 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 is a certificate or plaque 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. The award is cash support, up to $500, along with a certificate or plaque and a letter of commendation signed by the Chapter President.