Recognizing outstanding contributions to wildlife research, conservation, and service.
The Alaska Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Awards Committee strives to recognize outstanding contributions to wildlife research, conservation, and service. Our annual awards celebrate the dedication of students, professionals, and the occasional fieldwork mishap with a humorous twist. Below are the award categories, criteria, and nomination details.
Wildlife Conservation Award
Awarded for achievements in the following categories:
o Outstanding professional achievement during the preceding five years by individual or team in research or management.
o Lifetime achievement for excellence in professional accomplishments over at least 20 years (may be received only once).
o Distinguished service to Alaska Chapter.
o Distinguished service to students or young professionals.
Student Wildlife Conservation Award
Awarded for achievements in the following categories:
o Individual or team achievement in research or management.
o Distinguished service to the Alaska Chapter or UAF Student Chapter.
Humorous Award
Awarded as a good-natured roasting for an embarrassing event; recipient name and year are added to an object to be re-awarded each year.
* We are taking suggestions for 1) what to name this award, and 2) a suitable object to serve as the trophy (e.g., Colorado Chapter has a “blown blunderbuss” award)
Nominations
Award nominations must be from current Alaska Chapter member(s) and be sent to the committee chair. The nominee need not be a current or former Alaska Chapter member.
The nomination should include:
o The name of person submitting and date.
o The name of the nominee with current and past conservation-related employment, and professional affiliations (as best known).
o A brief description (<200 words) of achievements related to the award category.
o One letter of recommendation (1 page, 1 side) from another colleague or collaborator (who does not have to be a Chapter member) that includes the name of the person making the recommendation and the date.
While nominations are accepted on a rolling basis, awards are only presented annually our Annual Meeting. Check the upcoming meeting details for the current year’s nomination deadline.
