Bear Island Lake ©Stacy Salvevold

• The Minnesota Award has been given to Minnesota's top conservationist annually since 1958. It is the Chapter's highest award and is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to Minnesota's wildlife and natural resources.

• The Conservation Award, first presented in 1985, goes to an organization or institution that has shown an outstanding commitment to Minnesota's natural resources.

• The Law Enforcement Award has been given to Minnesota's top natural resources "enforcer" each year since 1992.

• The Student Conservationist Award, also given since 1992, is presented to a wildlife major at a Minnesota college who has shown high scholastic achievement, and who shows promise as a future wildlife professional.

History of MN TWS Awards

©Micheal Paulbeck

To Nominate Someone for a Minnesota Chapter Award
Decided on who to nominate? Now put your thoughts on our awards form and send it to the Awards Committee. Remember, it is never too early to nominate someone. Don't forget to also let us know about MNTWS members that have received other awards so that we can honor their accomplishments. Thank you!

Send your nomination for m (.doc, .pdf) to:

Martha Minchak, MN TWS Awards Committee Chair
5420 Old Hwy 61
Proctor, MN 55810
(218)628-3462 (home)
(218)723-4768 ext. 224 (work)
Or e-mail Martha at shrooms@peoplepc.com

Other Noteworthy Awards

• Please inform the awards chair or newsletter editor of any members who have received other awards. These individuals will be recognized in the chapter newsletter. Thank you!

Black Tern ©Rex Johnson

Congratulations to each and every one of these very special and committed individuals!