2009 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award

ABOUT NOMINATIONS

The NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation and the American Fisheries Society’s Estuaries Section are soliciting nominations for the 2009 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award.  The Award, established by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Habitat Conservation in May 1997, honors a commitment of excellence in service to habitat conservation in the marine environment. Nominations are due July 9, 2010, and must adhere to the following rules for eligibility and submission:

Eligibility

1. Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of continuous contributions to the habitat conservation fields, including any work to protect, manage, study, or otherwise advance habitat issues associated with marine, estuarine, or riverine waters or the species supported by those ecosystems.

2. Private citizens (or the groups or organizations they represent) or public servants (or the agencies they represent) may be nominated for their work, their volunteer efforts, another type of support, or any combination of contributions to the habitat conservation field.

How to Apply

1. Each nomination must be typed on a separate sheet of paper using the format provided below.

2. As appropriate, submit four (4) copies of each example of work, including publications, photographs, videotapes, or other such materials.

3. Letters of support are welcome, and should be submitted with the nomination package.
Although every attempt will be made to return personal materials, neither NOAA Fisheries nor the AFS Estuaries Section can guarantee that items submitted with nomination packages will be returned to the nominators.

Nomination Form

The NOAA Fisheries /AFS Estuaries Section Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award
Name of Nominee:
Name of Nominee's Organization:
Nominee's Address:
Nominee's Telephone Number:
Nominee's Email Address:

Name of Nominator:
Nominator's Address:
Nominator's Telephone Number:
Nominator's Email Address:

Signature of Nominator:

Supporting Documentation:

Please provide a detailed description of the activities, accomplishments, and other achievements that document the nominee's efforts, with a focus on innovation, resourcefulness, and commitment to habitat conservation; a separate yet concise response to each of the judging criteria is highly recommended:
1. Length of sustained contributions to the field of habitat conservation.
2. Personal success and contributions in advancing habitat conservation.
3. Innovative approaches, techniques, and accomplishments that motivated others to advance the field of habitat conservation.
4. Ability to balance habitat conservation with responsible use and stewardship.

Where to Submit Completed Nominations

Submit each nomination in a separate package, including letters of support and four (4) copies of any work examples, publications, press coverage, etc. to:

Thomas E. Bigford
NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service
Office of Habitat Conservation, F/HC2
1315 East West Highway, Room 14100
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Questions? Email:  thomas.bigford@noaa.gov or Call (301)-713-4300 x131