Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Awards

“Spirit of the Shack” Achievement Award

This award will be given to the individual who exemplifies the ideals of the great conservationist and educator, Aldo Leopold, and who has contributed to conservation in a superior way. This individual should epitomize stewardship and dedication to fish and wildlife conservation.

Nominations should include candidates name, title, member state/providence, a description of the work that qualifies this person for this award including specific projects or accomplishments relevant to the award specifications, also included should be the name and title of the person making the nomination.

A plaque will be given to the recipient of this award stating that is was given by the MAFWA, that it is the ”Spirit of the Shack” Achievement Award, the name of the recipient and the year awarded.

Past Recipients:

2008 Dennis Figg, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

2007 Scott Simpson, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

2006 Kenneth Russell, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

2005 Jim Mack, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

 

Midwest President’s Award

This award would be very similar to the award above only that this would be directed at an NGO or political individual. The Midwest President will select the recipient of this award, not the awards committee.

A plaque will be given to the recipient of this award stating that is was given by the MAFWA, that it is the Midwest President’s Award, the name of the recipient and the year awarded.

Past Recipients:

2008 Colorado Chapter of The Nature Conservancy

2007 Pheasants Forever

2006 The Wildlife Management Institute

2005 U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

This will be awarded to the individual who in the past year has shown superior leadership, initiative, and dedication in their duties. This person should personify achievement, public service, education, and above all natural resource conservation.

Nominations should include candidates name, title, member state/providence, a description of the work that qualifies this person for this award including specific projects or accomplishments relevant to the award specifications, also included should be the name and title of the person making the nomination.

A plaque will be given to the recipient of this award stating that is was given by the MAFWA, that it is the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award, the name of the recipient and the year awarded.

Past Recipients:

2008 Jeff Finn, Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources

2007 Brian Bartlett, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

2006 Kyke Drake, Wiscconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

2005 Kim Rhodes, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

Wildlife Biologist of the Year

This award will go to the individual who has shown an unparalleled initiative towards the better understanding of wildlife and their conservation.

Nominations should include candidates name, title, member state/providence, a description of the work that qualifies this person for this award including specific projects or accomplishments relevant to the award specifications, also included should be the name and title of the person making the nomination.

A plaque will be given to the recipient of this award stating that is was given by the MAFWA, that it is the Wildlife Biologist of the Year award, the name of the recipient and the year awarded.

Past Recipients:

2008 John H. Schulz, Missouri Dept. of Conservation

2007 Todd Nordeen, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

2006 Ray Norrgard, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources

2005 Bruce Morrison, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Fisheries Biologist of the Year

This honor will be awarded to the individual who has shown an unparalleled initiative towards the better understanding of fishes and their conservation.

Nominations should include candidates name, title, member state/providence, a description of the work that qualifies this person for this award including specific projects or accomplishments relevant to the award specifications, also included should be the name and title of the person making the nomination.

A plaque will be given to the recipient of this award stating that is was given by the MAFWA, that it is the Fisheries Biologist of the Year award, the name of the recipient and the year awarded.

Past Recipients:

2008 Don Bonneau, Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources

2007 Steven J. Shults, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

2006 Wayne Herndon, Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources

2005 Richard Peterson, Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources

Sagamore of the Forest, Fields and Streams

A sagamore is the head, chief of first or second rank, or great person among a group to whom the chief looks for wisdom and advice. This honor is bestowed on any Director or upper level staff member that has contributed significant service to MAFWA. To qualify for this recognition, recipients must provide 4 years of service to MAFWA, have a 75 percent meeting attendance rate and serve on one or more committees.

Past Recipients:

2007 Steve Gray, Ohio Division of Wildlife

2006 Doug Hansen, South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks

Special Recognition Award

This award is presented to an individual in recognition of significant cooperation, partnership or service they have provided to MAFWA. 

Past Recipients:

2008 Carol Bambery, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

2006 John Baughman, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

2003 Tom Young, Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources

 


August 12 , 2008

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