MDC Accepting Award Nominations Through December 31

The Missouri Conservation Commission and the Missouri Department of Conservation recognize citizens who make outstanding contributions to conservation in Missouri and are accepting nominations for their Master Conservationist Award and the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame through December 31.

The Master Conservationist Award honors living or deceased citizens while the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame recognizes deceased individuals.

Those who can be considered are Missourians who performed outstanding acts or whose dedicated service over an extended time produced major progress in fisheries, forestry, or wildlife conservation in Missouri.

Employees of conservation-related agencies who performed outstanding acts or whose dedicated service over an extended time produced major progress in fisheries, forestry, or wildlife conservation in Missouri can also be considered.

Anyone can submit a nomination, which should include a statement describing the nominee’s accomplishments and a brief biography.

A screening committee appointed by the MDC director meets annually to consider nominees, with the Conservation Commission conveying final approval.

Links to the nomination forms are available here.