2018 Award Nominations Open Now!
The Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District selects three Conservation Award winners per year at the SWCD Annual Meeting to recognize local conservationists.
To nominate an individual or organization: Fill out a form below and send it to Martha Miller at monroecsoil@gmail.com or, send and email with the name of the individual/organization, which award they are being nominated for, and why they should be considered for the award (2 paragraphs maximum). Nominations must be sent by February 8, 2019. |
2017 Conservation Award Winners
Emerging Conservationist
2017: Mike Record Emerging Conservation Steward winners must have implemented conservation practices for three years or less and addressed at least three resource concerns. Mike’s passion for small farm sustainability and educating others about the importance of conservation makes him the top candidate for this award. His farm is always open to sharing with others and trying new and innovative conservation practices to improve his land. Mike is a shining light in the world of conservation as a passionate emerging conservationist. |
Established Conservationist 2017: Robert Woodling
Established Conservation Steward winners must have five years min experience establishing conservation practices addressing at least five resource concerns. Robert has passionately managed the Good-Woodling Woods for over 25 years, striving to share his love of the forest with all interested in learning. His focus has always been to find the perfect balance between letting nature be nature and improving it through conservation efforts. Robert embodies the land ethic of a true conservationist. |
Friend of Conservation 2017:
Monroe County Stormwater Utilities The Friend of Conservation Award is presented to a business, nonprofit, or governmental agency that has gone above and beyond in promoting strong conservation practices inside their organization and encouraging strong conservation ethics with its employees. When it comes to understanding the mission and vision of the Soil and Water Conservation District, the Stormwater Board and Utilities Department of Monroe County get it! This partnership has increased the growth capacity for the SWCD, and together we are spreading the message on the importance of protecting soil health and water quality. It was an easy choice to name the Monroe County Stormwater Utilities and Board as a Friend of Conservation. |
State and National Earth Team Volunteer Award Winners 2017: Monroe County SWCD & Indiana University Serve IT
Part of the journey to create the mobile application Mark-it was the volunteer hours of the Serve IT team that created the final product. This group of young people went above and beyond their normal academic course load, personal activities, and social lives to volunteer their time to learn about working with “real-life” customers. It was because of these young people and the Serve IT team that Mark-it is now a reality and usable application. Congratulations to Monroe County SWCD and IU Serve IT.
Mark-it is now live! Check it out!
Part of the journey to create the mobile application Mark-it was the volunteer hours of the Serve IT team that created the final product. This group of young people went above and beyond their normal academic course load, personal activities, and social lives to volunteer their time to learn about working with “real-life” customers. It was because of these young people and the Serve IT team that Mark-it is now a reality and usable application. Congratulations to Monroe County SWCD and IU Serve IT.
Mark-it is now live! Check it out!
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