CRITERIA FOR THE CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
AWARD
Definitions:
Conserve: Keep
in a safe or sound state; to avoid wasteful or destructive use.
Conservation: a
careful preservation and protection of something; planned management
of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction or
neglect.
Conservationist:
a person who advocates conservation especially of natural resources.
Member Criteria:
A member that is recommended for Conservationist of the Year should
meet a minimum of ten of the following criteria.
One who is a role
model to other members and the community.
One who is devoted
to the DCFGA for the sake of conservation.
One who is an
organizer.
One who has
created/performed a conservation related project having
extraordinary or lasting impact.
One who has been a
member of the DCFGA in excess of five years.
One who regularly
attends monthly meetings and a variety of work meetings.
One who has lead
the DCFGA as an officer, executive committee member and chairperson
of a standing committee(s).
One who supports
the DCFGA through tickets sales and solicitations.
One who maintains
a high level of integrity in the Association and the community.
One who regularly
attends the Conservation Congress spring hearings.
One who gives more
to the environment than takes from it.
One who is a
leader of youth or whose actions lead to youthful membership in the
DCFGA.
One who can be
counted upon to work on multiple projects.
Other:
1. Solicitation of the DCFGA membership for persons who meet the
criteria should be made by the President at the June meeting.
The DCFGA
Executive committee makes a determination of the recipient by a
ballot vote.
Member nominations
for the Award should be in writing and may be made anonymously to an
executive committee member by no later than July 10th.
The chosen member
receives the Award at the Fall Banquet.
A nominees efforts
or leadership should be above and beyond a conservation-related,
everyday job.
