2013 Conservation Achievement Program Awards Nominees Sought

Do you know someone who has volunteered countless hours towards a particular wildlife project or someone who has devoted themselves beyond normal expectations for conservation?

 It is important for conservationist to give credit to those who deserve it. It demonstrates that we hold these activities in high regard and gives some appreciated recognition to folks who work very hard for something they love. Do your part and consider those you work with or know who have performed beyond the call of duty, someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions toKansas’ wildlife. Let’s not let them go unrecognized for their dedication and sacrifices.

            Please make an effort to identify folks who have made special efforts for wildlife in 2013. Those who have received Conservation Achievement Program (CAP) awards in the past can attest to the pride they felt in being bestowed such a noteworthy recognition. Do your part and make certain we recognize those most deserving at the CAP banquet February 22, 2014 in Salina.

            To nominate someone simply e-mail a nomination of 2,000 words (more or less) todrrkidd@gmail.com. Make sure you put full contact information for yourself and the nominee, including mailing and e-mail addresses and phone numbers. Do it now! E-mail me if you’d like a cyber copy of the form. Thanks for your help with this very noteworthy program for wildlife conservation in Kansas.  Get your nominations to us by December 10 using the Official Entry Form below and refer to any of the categories.

Randy Kidd

CAP Chair

16879 46^th St.

McLouth, KS 66054-4125

drrkidd@gmail.com

Ph. 785-863-3425

Official Entry Form

2013 Kansas Wildlife Federation

Conservation Achievement Award

  The Kansas Wildlife Federation’s CAP awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in Kansas’s conservation.  Nominations should be made for efforts worthy of state recognition. The accomplishment should reflect a long-time commitment to natural resources with a significant effort during the past year.  A nominee must be a Kansas resident and have accomplished the meritorious work in Kansas.  Nominees may be any professionals, lay people, clubs or business.  Past years’ winners are not eligible for nomination in the same category.  Current KWF officers are not eligible.

Wildlife Conservationist

  For outstanding achievement in fish or wildlife resource management.  Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in management, restoration or research of habitats or wildlife species.

Water Conservationist

  For outstanding achievement in water pollution control, conservation and protection of rivers and wetlands, prevention of degradation of water quality through effective planning and management or other activity aimed at maintaining or improving water standards.

Land & Soil Conservationist

For outstanding achievement in watershed protection, wetlands development, erosion control, habitat improvement or other management practices that improve land so as to benefit wildlife.

Conservation Education

 For outstanding achievement in educating others in conservation.  The process may be formal or informal.  The nominations may be for leadership, which, by example or demonstration, aids in the environmental/wildlife education of others.

Forest Conservationist

  For outstanding achievement in forest and woodlands management, including reforestation, preservation of wilderness areas and wildlife habitat development.

Conservation Communicator

  For outstanding achievement in effectively conveying the conservation message and creating public awareness of conservation issues in the news and other  media.

Youth Conservationist

  For outstanding conservation efforts for someone under 21 during the contest year.  Winners should have demonstrated ability and accomplishment in some phase of conservation.  Youth groups are eligible as well.

Conservation Organization

  For outstanding achievement by an organization for work in some phase of conservation during the contest period.  May include civic clubs, conservation groups, garden clubs, sportsman’s clubs, businesses, professional organizations and others.

Stream Team or Stream Monitor

  For outstanding efforts by a group of citizen volunteers or individual in monitoring and contributing to the protection of our state’s waterways.  Nominees should have demonstrated leadership in stream monitoring, protection and educational efforts.

Conservation Legislator

  For outstanding achievement by a legislator in conservation legislation, that took place in or culminated in the contest year.  Competition is open to state or federal legislators and their staff members.

Farmer/Rancher Wildlife Conservationist

    This award is to recognize special efforts of a farmer and/or rancher who have made extra efforts towards conserving wildlife.

Outdoor Skills Instructor

  This award recognizes wildlife, nature, shooting, and outdoor instructors for their superior involvement in educating others.

Conservationist of the Year

  The Conservationist of the Year will be selected from all the nominations submitted in all categories.  This award will be based on exemplary service to Kansas’s fish, wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.

                                  CAP Nomination Form

To make a nomination, send this form with all attachments to: Randy Kidd, CAP Chairman, preferably electronically to drrkidd@gmail.com. By December 10^th.

Name of Nominee: _________________________________________________

Address: ­­­­­­­­­_________________________________________________________

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Phones: _________________________________________________________

Award Category (Please specify one of the categories listed above):

Nominator’s Name:_________________________________________________

Address: ­­­­­­­­­­_________________________________________________________

               ________________________________________ ZIP _____________

Phones: _________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

Attach a typewritten description, not to exceed three pages, detailing specific acts for which award is recommended. Include such other information as past recognitions, organization memberships, affiliations, past achievements, etc. as nominator feels pertinent. When a company or organization is involved, include the name of the president, chief executive officer, sponsor, editor or appropriate representative.