National Fish Habitat Award Nomination Form
The National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) and American Fisheries
Society’s (AFS) Fish Habitat Section are soliciting nominations for the 2015
National Fish Habitat Awards. NFHP is building strong support for these
awards in once again teaming up with a strong Partner in AFS.
Up to (2) awards will be presented annually for National Fish Habitat
Awards and nominations are solicited from all of the categories listed
below. All nominations received will be considered and a panel made up of
the NFHP Board and AFS Fish Habitat Section will select the award
winner(s).
This following form may be modified by inserting as much text as needed in
the appropriate places. Attachments may also be attached. If information
is not available for an activity, please leave that line blank.
It is highly recommended that nominations are carefully reviewed following
the criteria for the award, which are included with this form and posted
online (www.fishhabitat.org) before submission. Nominations should be
completed while keeping in mind the goals and objectives set forth by the
2nd Edition of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan.
Nominated groups and individuals should be involved in the conservation
efforts of the Fish Habitat Partnerships or AFS.
E-mail nominations for the National Fish Habitat Partnership Award no later
than Wednesday, September 30, 2015 to:
Ryan Roberts
rroberts@fishwildlife.org
Phone: 202-838-3466
National Fish Habitat Award Nomination Categories:
For Exceptional Vision in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
Purpose: To honor an (individual or group) with exceptional vision working
on freshwater fish habitat conservation. The nominee’s accomplishments
should reflect the enlightened and progressive nature of the National Fish
Habitat Action Plan, another state, regional, or national effort, or the
academic/educational arena. Awardee sees beyond one state or region,
with a focus on the national need and works accordingly and effectively.
For Extraordinary Action in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
Purpose: To recognize outstanding conservation actions that made a true
difference in fish habitat conservation. Awarded to an individual or group
who has implemented an on-the-ground conservation project that has
demonstrated positive results in terms of freshwater fish habitat quality
and/or quantity.
For Scientific Achievement in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
Purpose: To recognize outstanding achievement in the use of science to
improve fish habitat conservation. Awarded to an individual or group who
has developed and/or implemented science-based tools, assessments, or
methodologies that assist in the conservation of aquatic habitat.
For Outreach and Educational Achievement in support of Fish Habitat
Conservation
Purpose: To recognize outstanding achievement in promoting and
encouraging fish habitat conservation and partnerships through outreach
and education. Awarded to an individual or group who has developed
and/or implemented programs or taken other action to increase the
public’s understanding and appreciation for fish habitat.
Previous Award Winners:
2014:
Tim Birdsong (Texas Parks & Wildlife Department) (Guadalupe Bass Restoration Initiative)
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
(Extraordinary Action Award)
2013:
Region 2 US Fish and Wildlife Service: New Mexico Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Arizona
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Mora National Fish Hatchery; US Forest Service: Gila
National Forest and Coronado National Forest; and the New Mexico Department of Game and
Fish and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (Extraordinary Action Award)
2012:
Corinne Smith (TNC) (Scientific Achievement Award)
2011:
Maureen Gallagher (FWS) (Jim Range Conservation Vision Award)
BLM, Coos Bay District Office (Extraordinary Action Award)*
National Fish Habitat Assessment Team, Michigan State University & NOAA (Scientific
Achievement Award)
Glen Lake Association (Outreach and Education Award)
2010:
Scott Robinson (SARP) (Jim Range Conservation Vision Award)
Lower Bourbeuse Landowner Committee/Missouri Department of Conservation (Extraordinary
Action Award)*
David Moe Nelson (NOAA) (Scientific Achievement Award)
Wasilla Soil and Water Conservation District (Outreach and Education Award)
2009:
Lake Leaders Institute, University of Wisconsin- Extension Lakes (Outreach and Education
Award)
EPA Office of Research and Development (Scientific Achievement Award)
Yvon Chouinard – Patagonia (Jim Range Conservation Vision Award)
Project SHARE (Extraordinary Action Award)*
2008:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation (Outreach and Education Award),
The Fish and Aquatic Ecology Unit of the U.S. Forest Service & Trout Unlimited
(Co-winners – Scientific Achievement Award)
Stephen Perry (NH) (Exceptional Vision Award)
*Extraordinary Action award in support of fish habitat was introduced in 2009
National Fish Habitat Award Nomination Form
1. Award Category:
________________________________________________________________________
2. Name of nominated group or person(s):
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Explain your relationship/affiliation with the person or group you are nominating:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. If nominating a group, please provide a contact person who represents the group:
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________________________________________
5. Please provide a brief narrative or abstract of no more than 200 words clearly
summarizing the reasons for nominating the individual /group:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. Please provide no more than four pages of supporting information that describes the
actions of the nominee that merit the proposed award, and how it is related to the goals
and objectives of a state, regional, or national freshwater fish habitat conservation
effort such as the NFHP (Please attach these pages to your nomination form).
7. Optional: Provide any other information such as letters of support that would assist
the judges in determining the merits of this nomination. Attachments are acceptable.
8. Please provide your contact information as the nominator:
Name: __________________________________________________________________
State, Regional, or National Partnership or organization Represented:
___________________________________
Email address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________________________________________