Ecology Champion Award

The Michigan Farm Bureau Ecology Champion Awardis given to an individual who helps farmers protect the environment; an individual dedicated to helping farmers address environmental risks on their farms. Nominations are made by county Farm Bureaus, andonly one nomination may be submitted per county. The nominee does not need to be a Farm Bureau member.

Examples of individuals to be nominated include, but are not limited to:

  • Conservation District technician or NRCS office employee
  • Agriculture or environmental organization field staff (i.e., MMPA field staff, Nature Conservancy staff)
  • MSU Extension employee
  • Local business person who helps farmers address environmental concerns

AWARD:

The individual selected as the recipient of the Ecology Champion Award will receive an Apple iPad 2. The prize is sponsored by the Michigan Farm Bureau Agricultural Ecology Department.

SCORING:

Scoring of applicants will be based upon the information provided in this nomination form.

Please complete the application and return it by June 30 to:

Michigan Farm Bureau

Attn: Agricultural Ecology Department

PO Box 30960

Lansing, MI 48909-8460

The winner will be determined by the end of July. We encourage county Farm Bureaus to recognize their nominee at the County Annual Meeting.

For more information, or to obtain a nomination form, contact the Agricultural Ecology Department at 517-323-7000 ext. 2026, or email

Ecology Champion Award
Nomination Form

Ecology Champion Award - Nominee Information

Name of Nominee:______

Nominee’s Occupation:______

Nominee’s Home/Mobile Phone: ______

Nominee’s Email: ______

Agriculture Ecology Experience:

Describe how the individual has helped farmers advance environmental stewardship in your county. (30 pts.)

Describe how the individual shows dedication to farmers and goes “above and beyond” to do their job successfully. (20 pts)

Describe how the individual connects farmers with the right answers, and creates opportunities to gain access to resources, people, cost-share dollars, educational sessions, etc. (20 pts)

Describe how the individual advocates for more environmental stewardship in your county. (15 pts)

Leadership Experience:

Describe how the individual demonstrates leadership in the community and other agriculture and natural resources activities.(15 pts)

In addition to the answers provided to the above questions, you may include up to three pages of support material.

Nominating County Farm Bureau’s Information:

Name ofCounty Farm Bureau:______

County Farm Bureau Phone Number: ______

Contact Person’s Name:______

Contact Person’s Email: ______

All information provided in the nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

County President______Date: ______

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