National Association of Conservation Districts

National Association of Conservation Districts

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

2009 Conservation Awards

NACD 2010 Annual Meeting • January 31 - February 3, 2010 • Orlando, FL


The links below will lead you the winners of the awards presented at our 2010 Annual meeting.

NACD extends a heartfelt thanks to the many individuals, groups and organizations that support our awards. We especially want to thank AEM, NCF, NWTF and NRCS for their contributions and assistance.

NACD Awards

NACD Friend of Conservation Award
The Friend of Conservation Award recognizes an individual, business, organization, agency, etc. outside the association for outstanding contributions to the conservation of our nation's natural resources.

NACD Distinguished Service Award
The NACD Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual within the association who has made significant contributions to the conservation and proper management of our nation’s natural resources.

NACD President’s Award
Chosen by the NACD President, this award recognizes an individual or organization that has been especially helpful or active with regard to conservation during the President's term.

NACD/NRCS Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award
In tribute to former NACD President Olin Sims, the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award promotes and recognizes outstanding conservation leadership at the State and local level. Jointly established by NACD and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the award will be given to one up-and-coming leader who demonstrates excellence in promoting and leading voluntary conservation on private lands.

AEM/NACD Equipment Awards
As part of their long-standing partnership, NACD and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) have launched a new award program recognizing conservation districts’ use of and need for equipment. Winners were chosen in two categories:: Excellence in Conservation Equipment and Technology Use and Defining Conservation Needs for the Future.

Membership Recognition Award Winners
NACD appreciates the support of our members.


Other Awards

NACD/NRCS Earth Team Award
This award recognizes a conservation district making outstanding use of volunteers to build their programs and server their customers. The award winner is the Tri-Basin Natural Resources District of Holdrege, NE.

NWTF Conservation District of the Year Award
Muskingum County Soil and Water Conservation District

NCDEA Outstanding Conservation District Board Member Award
Jerry Schele, Spokane Conservation District, Spokane, WA

NCDEA Outstanding Conservation District Employee Awards