EXCELLENCE IN GRAZING MANAGEMENT AWARD

1. Any member of the Wyoming Section, Society for Range Management may nominate a candidate for this award.

2. All nominations must be submitted on the standard nomination form and must be turned in to the Awards Chairman by September 1 of each year.

3. Letters of recommendations are required, as appropriate, from the Nominee’s NRCS District Conservationist, BLM Area Manager, Forest Service District Ranger, and Local County Agricultural Extension Agent. The nominator must request these letters. Letters should be sent to the Awards Committee Chairman by September 1 each year.

4. The Awards Committee will forward recommendations of award winners to the Wyoming Section Council by September 10 each year. The Council will make final decisions on award winners.

5. Each nomination must bear the signatures of two Section members’ indication that they have satisfied themselves that the individual is worthy of the award. These Section members should personally inspect the ranching operation.

6. A maximum of four awards may be presented each year with no more than two award winners per year.

7. The Awards Chair or President will notify the nominators as to those chosen and not chosen.

8. The candidates selected for the award will be notified of their selection by the Section President by November 1^st and requested to attend the Annual Meeting to receive the award. Public announcement of the award will not be made until the award is presented at the Annual Meeting.

9. Recipients will receive a metal sign (20’x 28”) that says “Excellence in Grazing Management Award” “Society for Range Management”. The recipients must agree to prominently display the sign on their ranch.

10. Recipients will receive a one-year complimentary subscription to the Wyoming Section SRM Newsletter.

11. Nominations may be held over one year if not chosen.