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2015

OREGON

CONSERVATION

PARTNERSHIP

AWARDS

Oregon Association of Conservation Districts1130 Liberty St. SE, Ste. 3

Salem, Oregon 97302

Table of Contents

2015 CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS....................................................................3BACKGROUND3GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 3

2015 COOPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS.........................................................................42015 INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AWARD...........................................................................5OUTSTANDING DISTRICT EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARD.................................................6OUTSTANDING DISTRICT WEBSITE AWARD..........................................................................7“THE BEST OF THE YEAR”........................................................................................................8

SWCD "DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR" 9SWCD "ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE YEAR" 10

DIRECTOR PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION........................................................................11

OACD EDUCATION AWARDS..................................................................................................12Teacher of the Year.............................................................................................................13Community Educator of the Year.........................................................................................142015 Theme for Speech, Essay, Poster, and Photo Contests.............................................15Speech Contest.......................................................................................................................Essay Contest..........................................................................................................................Poster Contest.........................................................................................................................NACD Photo Contest Forms...............................................................................................17 NACD Auxiillary Poster Contest Form................................................................................20

ODA/SWCC DISTRICT RECOGNITION AWARD......................................................................212015 AWARDS CALENDAR......................................................................................................22

2015 CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS Page 2 of 23

2015 CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

BACKGROUND

Recognizing districts and individuals for exemplary support of our conservation mission is an important OACD function. OACD is pleased to present the following awards: two Cooperators of the Year, Innovative Conservation, Outstanding District Website, Outstanding District Education Program, Public Service Recognition for Directors or Associate Directors, Director of the Year, Associate Director or Director Emeritus of the Year, and seven education awards (Poster, Speech, Essay, Envirothon, two Conservation Teachers of the Year, and Community Educator of the Year). The President’s Partnership Award will be given for significant contributions to the partnership.

In 2015, the OACD Awards Committee will choose all OACD award winners, except ODA sponsored awards and the posters. The winning posters will be forwarded to the National Association of Conservation Districts for consideration in national competitions next year.

Awards Sponsored by our Partners: Oregon Department of Agriculture will recognize:

o Soil and Water Conservation District Recognition Award

OCEAN will acknowledge awards given at CONNECT 2015:

o SWCD Employee of the Year

o Employee Length of Service in multiples of five years

GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The submission deadline is Friday, October 9, 2015.(Posters may be submitted at the OACD Convention registration desk beginning November 2)

All award nominations (except poster and speech) must adhere to the following: be submitted electronically in MS Word format, page limitations as listed with each award, one award nomination per file submitted, and submit nomination by email to [email protected].

Award winners will be featured in various media publications and websites.


mailto:[email protected]

2015 COOPERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

In 2015, OACD will offer two statewide awards for Cooperator of the Year. One to operations less than 50 acres in size and who may have different management goals (may or may not be income earning, may not be as traditional as larger commercial operations, etc.). The other award will be focused on larger commercial operations. In either case, the conservation practices and cooperation are the important factors to consider. Each district may submit a nomination for either or both categories.

The nomination application should not exceed four (4) pages, including a description of the operation and their conservation practices. Photo documentation is to be submitted in a separate file.

Nominations for the “2015 Cooperator of the Year” will be judged on the following criteria:1. Progress in applying conservation plans and practices based on soil and other resource

capabilities.2. Completeness and quality of conservation accomplishments.3. Conservation accomplishments in relation to locally defined resource issues such as those

described in district business plans, annual work plans, and agricultural water quality management area plans.

4. Maintenance of conservation practices established.5. Participation in local agricultural and conservation efforts (e.g., SWCD, local advisory

committee, watershed councils, agriculture organizations, etc.).

Photo documentation and a map showing location(s) may be submitted in a separate file, and additional photos and information may be requested later.

The state winners will be honored at the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 evening banquet, at which time visual presentations (5 to 8 minutes each) and award presentations will be made.

SUMMARY OF PROCESS

1. Each District is to email their Cooperator of the Year nominee(s) to [email protected] no later than October 9, 2015.

2. The Awards Committee will choose the 2015 Cooperators of the Year.



2015 INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION AWARD

2015 NOMINATION FORM

The Innovative Conservation Award recognizes those that exhibit distinct cutting edge efforts to integrate innovative conservation along with established conventional conservation practices. Oregon’s citizens have historically pioneered ideas with action. We look forward to considering examples of completed projects that are looking into the future of conservation while providing a ‘demonstrative blueprint’ for others to emulate.

This award may be presented to an individual(s), business, organization, agency, etc. Nominations may be made by SWCD boards, individual directors, associate or directors emeritus, SWCD staff, conservation partners, etc.

The narrative should not exceed two (2) pages, including a description of the project and related conservation practices. Photo documentation and maps are to be submitted in a separate file.

Nominations for the “2015 Innovative Conservation Award” will be judged by the Awards Committee on the following criteria:

1. Completeness and quality of project accomplishments.2. Must complement or support conventional conservation practices and/or goals.3. The projects relationship to locally defined resource issues or concerns (e.g., NRCS

watershed assessments, SWCD business and annual work plans, and agricultural water quality management area plans).

4. Project longevity.5. Participation in local agricultural and conservation efforts (e.g., SWCD, local advisory

committee, watershed councils, agriculture organizations, etc.).

Due Date: Friday, October 9, 2015

Email Narrative and Nomination Form To: [email protected]

Person/District making the nomination: ___________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________ Phone: __________________

Email Address: _____________________________________



OUTSTANDING DISTRICT EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARD

NOMINATION DIRECTIONS

Write a narrative nomination that addresses the 5 items under “Narrative Content” below. The narrative should not exceed 2 pages.

At the top of the narrative, give the district name.

Email the completed nomination by October 9, 2015 to [email protected].

NARRATIVE CONTENT

1. State the district’s involvement with:

Youth groups and organizations

Adult soil and water conservation education programs

Local, state, or federal agencies in conservation education programs

Local media

2. Describe the district’s most successful education activities during the past year.

3. Describe what assistance the district provided to schools, colleges, and universities: materials, technical help, workshops, tours, training sessions, classroom teaching, etc.

4. Provide information on how your newsletter, business plan, annual report, and other publications were used for education purposes.

5. Describe other education activities or programs not covered by items 1-4 above.



OUTSTANDING DISTRICT WEBSITE AWARD

NOMINATION DIRECTIONS

To nominate your district for this award, email the website link and narrative addressing the questions below to [email protected] by October 9, 2015.

NARRATIVE CONTENT

What purposes does your website serve? How do you determine your ability to meet the stated purposes?

What primary messages do you intend to communicate?

Describe your audience / usage / readership.

How frequently do you update your website?

What particular qualities or style does your website have that make it successful?

Who are the primary publishers? Do you solicit “outside” contributors? Do directors contribute information, or only staff, or both?

How important is your website in your district’s information and outreach efforts?

How broad is the scope of information you provide: district activities and programs, watershed information, basin and state, national, hints and activities for individuals/landowners throughout the district (e.g., backyard conservation projects, manure exchange, weed control), etc.?



“THE BEST OF THE YEAR” SWCD DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS,

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

SWCD directors across Oregon bring a variety of expertise to their local district and volunteer a generous amount of time to ensure their district programs succeed. Please take time to recognize deserving individuals dedicated to conservation in Oregon.

This recognition program allows OACD to honor individuals providing leadership and outstanding contributions to or in their district. There are three categories:

1. SWCD “Director of the Year”2. SWCD “Associate Director or Director Emeritus of the Year”3. SWCD “Director Emeritus of the Year”

Nominations may be submitted by:

o SWCD boardso Individual directorso Associate or Directors Emerituso SWCD staffo Conservation partners

People may nominate individuals from their own district, or they may nominate individuals from other districts in Oregon.

The honorees selected from each category will be recognized during the convention.

Nomination guidelines follow on pages 9 and 10 in this awards packet, and will also be available on the OACD website.

Electronic nominations are due Friday, October 9, 2015 and must be emailed to [email protected].



SWCD "DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR"Sponsored by OACD



Email Form and Narrative To: [email protected]

Name of Nominee: _______________________________________

Name of District: _______________________________________

Name of Sponsor: _______________________________________

_______________________________________ (Signature of Sponsor)

Number of years as a SWCD Director __________

Directions: Please email a brief narrative, not to exceed 2 pages in length, stating why the nominee should be awarded SWCD “Director of the Year.” Include a photograph of the nominee with the form and narrative.

Supporting materials such as letters, news clippings, photographs, printed materials and other helpful items may be scanned and emailed as a separate attachment.

Examples of items that may be covered in the narrative:1. Description of the nominee’s contribution to district conservation programs, Agriculture

Water Quality Management Program planning and implementation, USDA conservation programs, Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), OWEB Small Grants program, and others.

2. Description of the nominee’s leadership and involvement with district operations and administration (operations review, policy writing, personnel management, etc.).

3. Description of the nominee’s selfless giving of time and energy to promote conservation.4. Description of how the nominee’s efforts and/or activities have affected others in a positive

and helpful manner.5. Description of how this nominee’s contribution is special or in some way noteworthy beyond

the other nominees for this award.



SWCD "ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE YEAR"Sponsored by OACD




Name of Nominee: _______________________________________

Name of District: _______________________________________

Name of Sponsor: _______________________________________

_______________________________________ (Signature of Sponsor)

Please check one: ______ Associate Director _____ Director Emeritus

Number of years as an Associate Director or Director Emeritus _______

Has nominee served as a SWCD director? _______ If so, how many years? _______

Directions: Please email a brief narrative, not to exceed 2 pages in length, stating why the nominee should be awarded SWCD “Associate Director or Director Emeritus of the Year.” Include a photograph of the nominee with the form and narrative.

Supporting materials such as letters, news clippings, photographs, printed materials and other helpful items may be scanned and emailed as a separate attachment.

Include a photograph of the nominee with the form and narrative.

Examples of items that may be covered in the narrative:1. Description of the nominee’s contribution to district conservation programs, Agriculture

Water Quality Management Program planning and implementation, USDA conservation programs, Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), OWEB Small Grants program, and others.

2. Description of the nominee’s leadership and involvement with district operations and administration (operations review, policy writing, personnel management, etc.).

3. Description of the nominee’s selfless giving of time and energy to promote conservation.4. Description of how the nominee’s efforts and/or activities have affected others in a positive

and helpful manner.5. Description of how this nominee’s contribution is special or in some way noteworthy beyond

the other nominees for this award.



DIRECTOR PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITIONSponsored by OACD

In 2002 OACD recognized individuals who had served as directors (including years as directors emeritus) for 20 years or longer. Starting in 2004, since terms are for four years or portions thereof, the increments for recognition will be every four years starting with 20. Please provide the information for individuals who fit one of the two following criteria.

Directors elected or appointed in the following years will be recognized for the number of years served [in multiples of 4].

1995 – 20 years 1983 – 32 years 1971 – 44 years1991 – 24 years 1979 – 36 years 1967 – 48 years1987 – 28 years 1975 – 40 years 1963 – 52 years

NOTE: If no director is eligible, email this form anyway, with an “N/A” on the first line, so we will know all districts have reported.

Name of Director Number of Years District(s) Served

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___________________________ ___ _______________________________

___________________________ ___ _______________________________

___________________________ ___ _______________________________

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Email Form To: [email protected]

Submitted by ______________________________ Soil and Water Conservation District.



OACD EDUCTION AWARDS

Teacher of the YearStatewide awards are available for Elementary / Middle Schools and High Schools. Teachers must be teaching full-time in the classroom and be personally responsible for developing a Conservation Education Program in the school. Nominations for the “Teacher of the Year” Award are due by October 9, 2015. Use the form on page 13. Email Teacher of the Year nomination to [email protected]

Community Educator of the YearA statewide award is available for Community Educator of the Year. Community educators do not have to be teaching full-time in a classroom and do not have to be a credentialed teacher. This award requires a nomination by writing a narrative describing how the individual contributed to the community’s greater understanding of conservation, not exceeding 2 pages in length. Give name and other identifying information; include the District name on the nomination. A photograph of your nominee and a brief, 60 words or less, description of what makes the nominee Community Educator of the Year will be requested for the presentation of the award. Criteria similar to the “Teacher of the Year” may be followed. Use the form on page 14.

Email Community Educator of the Year nominations to [email protected].



2015 TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORMSponsored by OACD


Name of Nominee_____________________________________________________

School where Nominee Teaches__________________________________________

Address_____________________________ City __________________ State ____

DIRECTIONSEligibility: Teachers must be teaching full-time in the classroom and be personally responsible for developing a conservation education program.

Email a narrative, not exceeding 2 pages in length, about the nominee that addresses the topics and questions below. Supporting materials such as letters, news clippings, photographs, printed materials and other helpful items may be scanned and emailed as a separate attachment. Information about the teacher’s history, length of teaching career, special awards, special training, and other duties that illustrate the teacher’s classroom and community involvement in natural resource education would also be helpful.

1. Describe the teacher’s program to involve students in improving natural resources.

2. List and describe the areas of study incorporated into the teacher’s conservation education program.

3. Explain how the program is being extended to other grades, other schools, and to people in the community.

4. Document how the teacher’s students have applied their knowledge of natural resource conservation to individual, group, school, and community projects.

5. Describe any special activities held for the students to learn about natural resources, such as field trips, tours, work on specific restoration projects, monitoring, water testing, taking photographs, planting trees, removing brush and weeds, Envirothon, etc.

Include or email a photograph of your nominee and a brief, 60 words or less, description of what makes the nominee Educator of the Year, along with the form and narrative. Due Date: Friday, October 9, 2015


District making the nomination ___________________________________________

Contact Person ____________________________________ Phone _____________

Address __________________________________ City ______________ State ___



2015 COMMUNITY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM

Sponsored by OACD


Name of Nominee_____________________________________________________

School where Nominee Teaches__________________________________________

Address_____________________________ City __________________ State ____

DIRECTIONSEligibility: Community educators do not have to be teaching full-time in a classroom or be a credentialed teacher.

Email a narrative, not exceeding 2 pages in length, about the nominee that addresses the topics and questions below. Supporting materials such as letters, news clippings, photographs, printed materials and other helpful items may be scanned and emailed as a separate attachment. Information about the educator’s history, length of career, special awards, special training, and other duties that illustrate the educator’s community involvement in natural resource education would be helpful.

1. Describe the educator’s program to involve students in improving natural resources.

2. List and describe the areas of study incorporated into the educator’s conservation education program.

3. Explain how the program is being extended to others, such as service organizations, and to people in the community.

4. Document how the educator’s students have applied their knowledge of natural resource conservation to individual, group, school, and community projects.

5. Describe any special activities held for the students to learn about natural resources, such as field trips, tours, work on specific restoration projects, monitoring, water testing, taking photographs, planting trees, removing brush and weeds, Envirothon, etc.

Include or email a photograph of your nominee and a brief, 60 words or less, description of what makes the nominee Educator of the Year, along with the form and narrative. Due Date: Friday, October 9, 2015


District making the nomination ___________________________________________

Contact Person ____________________________________ Phone _____________

Address __________________________________ City ______________ State ___2015 CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS Page 14 of 23


SPEECH, ESSAY, AND POSTER CONTEST

2015 THEME: “Local Heros: Your Hardworking Pollinators”

Speech ContestMake a CD/DVD of the District 1st place winner with name and grade level, and mail to OACD Awards Committee at 1130 Liberty Street SE, Ste. 3, Salem, OR 97302 by October 9, 2015. Speech limited to 5 minutes or less.

Judging criteria Quality of content, clarity of the “message“ Originality of how the theme is developed Poise and self-control Gestures, posture, and eye contact Vocal expression

Speeches will be judged prior to the OACD Annual Meeting. The statewide awards will be presented at the luncheon on November 4, 2015.

Essay Contest Submit the District 1st place winner with name and grade level to the OACD Awards Committee at 1130 Liberty Street SE, Ste. 3, Salem, OR 97302 by October 9, 2015. Essays are limited to 500 words.

Judging criteria Quality of content, clarity of the “message“ Originality of how the theme is developed Writing skills

Essays will be judged prior to the OACD Annual Meeting and Convention. The statewide awards will be presented at the luncheon on November 4, 2015.

Poster Contest Bring first-place posters to the registration desk at the OACD Convention on November 3, 2015. Submit the Poster Contest form from page 19 (the NACD entry form) of the awards booklet with your winning poster(s). Be sure to also include the NACD entry form with each poster that is complete, legible and has been signed by the parent for each winning poster. NACD entry forms are available at www.nacdnet.org (contests). Posters will be displayed and judged during the conference. Poster size may range from 8.5” x 11” to 22” x 28”. The statewide awards will be presented at the luncheon on November 4, 2015.For more information please contact:Jerry Nicolescu ([email protected])

Photo Contest

NACD entry forms are available at www.nacdnet.org (contests). Complete and Submit Entry and Photo Release Form for each photo entered. Before taking your photos or submitting them for the contest, please review the detailed explanation of the photo categories at www.nacdnet.org. Judges reserve the right to determine if a photograph is appropriately categorized and change a photograph's category accordingly. If you intend to enter more than one photo (maximum of five photos per participant), you must complete an entry form and photo release form for each photo. Any photo without its own entry form and release form will not be considered for the contest.

Photo categories:

1. Conservation Practices2. Close Up Conservation3. Conservation in Action4. Agriculture and Conservation Across America


http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/photo

http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/photo

http://www.nacdnet.org/


OACD AWARDSSpeech Contest – Trophy for each category - grades 7-9, 10-12Essay Contest – Trophy for each category - grades 7-9, 10-12Poster Contest - Trophy for each category - K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12Teacher(s) of the Year - $100.00Community Educator of the Year - $100.00 cash award

Winning Districts will notify their winners. OACD will forward awards to the winning Districts.


2015 NACD Photo Contest Entry & Photo Release FormEntries due by December 1, 2015

Entry form and photo release form (s) must be sent before photo is eligible for judging.1. Fill out this form. One form for each entry.2. Fill out photo release form (s) and sign.3. Select the email button on form to send your information to be added to database.

(this does not need signature-this will attach to your email account)4. Mail original signed completed forms. (please keep copy for your files)5. Send Jpeg of photos according to submission information and rules.

Mail signed form to: NACD Auxiliary Photo Contest 968 E 600 N, Greenfield, IN 46140 additional contest information available at: http://nacdnet.org/education/contests/

The actual jpegs of the pictures are emailed to a separate email address. See Submission Information and Rules page for additional information

________________________________________ (_______) _______________Photographer's name Phone number

_________________________________________________________________________Home Address

_________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip

________________________________ County of residence ________________________Email address:_______________________________________________________________________Organization/School represented (if any) _________________________________________________________________________ Name of the local conservation district and its phone number Visit www.nacdnet.org/about/districts/directory –to find your local conservation district

Select Category and Division (one form for each photo – total of 5 may be submitted)Adult 19 and older Youth 18 and Younger as of 12-1-2015

Conservation Practices Adult ___ Youth ___ Close Up Conservation Adult ___ Youth ___ Conservation in Action Adult ___ Youth ___ Ag/Conservation Across America Adult ___ Youth ___

Photo Title: ___________________________________________________________Location: City_________________ State _______County (if known)________________Description of Photo: _______________________________________Example: Red Barn and 2 sheepIf entry is Youth category include:

Age: _____ Grade _____ School _____________________________________________


http://nacdnet.org/education/contests/

NACD ENTRY & PHOTO RELEASE INFORMATIONRequired Signatures for:

Photographer and subjects in photos(Must have one form for each photo entered)

Photographers Name: ___________________________________________________________

State_________Email: __________________________ Phone Number: ____________________

Signed Photo/Media and Information Release of photos and subjects in photoMinors (under the age of 18) who appear in photographs must have a parent/legal guardian sign their release; subjects 18 years and older can sign their own release form.I hereby grant the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) permission to use my likeness, name or images I have photographed in any and all publications: including web site entries, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity. I understand and agree that these photos can be used National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) as stated above.My photos can also be used for my personal or professional use.I hereby irrevocably authorize NACD to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photofor purposes of publicizing NACD’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waivethe right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge NACD from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.I am 18 years of age or older and am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release. If under the age of 18 I will have consent signed by parent or guardian.

______________________________________________________________________Signature of photographer Date

______________________________________________________________________Signature of Parent/legal guardian DateSignature of parent/legal guardian if a photographer is a minor under age of 18

__________________________________________________Printed name of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18

Questions? Contact: NACD staff - Susan Schultz 317-326-2952 [email protected] in photos:If subjects have photo release on file at their school, attach a written authorization from school that photo release forms are on file. Information needed: School name, address, authorized persons name & signature, position, phone and e-mail and written authorization by school along with list of student names.

Please follow entry requirements for submission of photos for NACD/Auxiliary photo contestAdditional photo contest information & entry form available at: http://nacdnet.org/education/contests/ National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) www.nacdnet.org

Use the information above for the model or subject release form.




NACD MODEL/SUBJECT RELEASE FORM

To be used if any of the subjects faces are recognizable in your submitted photosPlease carry this form with you when taking photos,

PHOTOGRAPHER NAME_____________________________________ STATE ______________

Subjects in photos release: By signing this release I have read and understand the NACD Photo Release Information as provided by the photographer.

Name of person photographed/videotaped (PLEASE PRINT) Age (if minor)_________________________________________________________________________Address_________________________________________________________________________City, State, and Zip Code_________________________________________________________________________Signature of person photographed/videotaped DateOr signature of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18__________________________________________________Printed name of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18Information & subjects signatures needed below or on back of form(page 1 has information on school/student releases)

Additional Subjects in photos release:

________________________________________________________________________________Name of person photographed/videotaped (PLEASE PRINT) Age (if minor)______________________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________________________________________City, State, and Zip Code______________________________________________________________________________Signature of person photographed/videotaped DateOr signature of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18__________________________________________________Printed name of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18

Additional Subjects in photos release:

________________________________________________________________________________Name of person photographed/videotaped (PLEASE PRINT) Age (if minor)______________________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________________________________________City, State, and Zip Code______________________________________________________________________________Signature of person photographed/videotaped DateOr signature of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18__________________________________________________Printed name of parent/legal guardian if a minor under age of 18Use back of paper if needed for release information Model/Subject Release form for NACD Photo contest http://nacdnet.org/education/contests/



Please appropriate category

___K-1 ___ 2-3 ___ 4-6 __ 7-9 ___10-12

STUDENT First Name________________Middle_______________Last__________________

Address_____________________________________________________________

City State Zip _________

Phone ( ) E-mail _____________________________

School Name _____________________________ Grade ______ Age ___________

The poster is an original completed by the student.

The student received assistance from another person or materials/ideasfrom another source. If so, please explain on another piece of paper.

SCHOOLTeacher ___________________________________________________________

Public School __________ Private School __________ Home School ________

Address Phone ( )___________

City State___________ Zip

E-mail address______________________________________________________

Parent or guardian name (printed)_______________________________________

Signature of parent or guardian allowing NACD/District to utilize the poster for

educational or promotional purposes:

____________________________________________Date

CONSERVATION DISTRICT Name ____________

Contact Title _____________

Address Phone ( _)

City State ______Zip

Email Address ______________________________________________________When sending state winning entries to national contest please include:State poster contest sponsor,contact name, address, phone and e-mail.additional information available at http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster (Local & State Sponsor Section on 2015 poster contest page)


http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

and THE OREGON SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Soil and Water Conservation District Recognition Award

The Oregon Department of Agriculture SWCD Program and the Soil and Water Conservation Commission will sponsor the Soil and Water Conservation District Recognition Award. This special recognition may focus on a single outstanding SWCD, exemplary director, manager, or staff member, or feature a commendable project or activity. ODA will solicit input from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, ODA Water Quality Specialists, and others to determine the recipient(s), and to present the award(s) at the 2015 OACD Annual Meeting and Convention.

The deadline to submit final selection(s) to ODA is September 14, 2015.


2015 AWARDS CALENDAR

October 9 Nominations due for the following:

2015 Cooperators of the Year Distinguished Districts Outstanding District Education Program Outstanding District Website Names of Directors for Public Service Recognition Teacher of the Year Community Educator of the Year SWCD Director of the Year Associate Director or Director Emeritus of the Year Innovative Conservation ODA/SWCC District Recognition Award

Nominations for NRCS awards should be sent to the NRCS state office.

Nominations for awards will be distributed to the award sponsors, such as the SWCD Employee of the Year and employee length of service recognition to OCEAN and the ODA/SWCC District Recognition award to ODA for review and selection.

October 9 Submit local winners of speech (CD/DVD) and essay contests to the OACD Salem office.

October 9 Suggested deadline for judging local poster contests.

October 14 OACD Awards Committee meets to select award recipients.

November 2 District winners for the poster contests will be brought to the convention for judging. Please deliver entries to the registration desk as soon as you arrive.

November 2-4 The following awards will be presented or recognized throughout convention (see convention program for more information): Envirothon Winner Director of the Year Associate Director or Director Emeritus of the Year SWCD Employee of the Year (recap from CONNECT) Director Public Service Recognition Employee Length of Service Recognition (recap from CONNECT) District Education Program Teacher(s) of the Year Community Educator of the Year Website Poster Contest Speech Contest Essay Contest Photo Contest

November 2-3 Posters available for judging throughout the day.

November 3 Awards to be presented at the Partnership Luncheon on November 3(see convention program for more information): ODA Awards – Distinguished Districts NRCS Awards

November 3 Awards to be presented at the Tuesday evening banquet: Cooperators of the Year Innovative Conservation Basin Cooperators of the Year [announcement only] OACD President’s Partnership Award

November 5 - OACD encourages districts to announce their award(s) winners for theirDecember 31 area in the local media. Districts should provide general publicity for the awards

after the end of the OACD Convention.

December 1 - OACD to advance the state poster and photo contest winners to the National January 15 Contest. National winners are recognized each year at the NACD Annual Meeting.

For additional information and questions please call or email:Mark Saelens (541-270-1889, [email protected] )

Jerry Nicolescu (503-566-9157, [email protected])


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