John E. Nagel Award
The John E. Nagel Award was established in 2000 and named in honor of the IWJV’s first Management Board Chairman. The award is presented to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the IWJV and efforts to conserve habitat through building public and private partnerships. Criteria for this award include:
1. Long-term commitment to the conservation of birds and their habitats, and the stewardship thereof;
2. Outstanding achievements on behalf of those resources as well as in the field of fish and wildlife management;
3. A vision for the future conservation of those resources and an ability to affect change toward that vision;
4. A significant contribution to the mission of the Joint Venture based on the degree of commitment (e.g. time or effort on a project) or importance of the contribution (e.g. value to the avian resource, acres or value of habitat protected, restored or enhanced).
How to Nominate
To submit a nomination please provide the following information:
• Name, address, phone and email of the nominee
• Name, address, phone and email of the nominator
• Addressing the criteria above, describe the nominee’s achievements and contributions to the IWJV. You may also provide supporting materials such as news clips, photos, maps or any other resources to support your nomination (maximum 3 pages).
Nominations should be directed to the Assistant Coordinator, Ali Duvall, before July 29, 2010.
Nominees will be distributed to the members of the Management Board Awards Committee, who will then evaluate the nominations using the selection criteria.
Past Winners
- 2000 - John E. Nagel
- 2001 -Teton Valley Regional Land Trust
- 2002 - Western Regional Office, Ducks Unlimited
- 2003 - Alex Chappell
- 2004 - Eldridge “Red” Hunt
- 2005 - Jim Cole
- 2008 - Don Paul
- 2009 - Larry L. Kruckenberg
2008 John E Nagel Award winner Don Paul