Nominations Sought for Local Stewardship Award

Do you know a local resident who makes an effort to take care of our land and water?  Do they go out of their way to try something new?  Do they make an effort to educate others?  Isn’t it time to give them some well-deserved recognition?  Consider nominating them for the 2014 Stewardship Award, and give them the honor they deserve.

The Madison and Ruby Valley Conservation Districts are once again looking for nominations for their annual Stewardship Awards.  These awards, presented each year at the Conservation Districts’ banquet, honor local people that have made a strong commitment to conservation and stewardship of natural resources in our area.  An award will be given to an outstanding steward from each district.

The awards seek to recognize the important role that private landowners and residents play in the conservation of natural resources, and to capture the stories of successful conservation projects and efforts.  Good candidates for the awards should demonstrate stewardship efforts that provide lasting benefits to the landscape, natural resources, and community.

Any resident of the Madison Conservation District or the Ruby Valley Conservation District with outstanding stewardship can be nominated for an award.  Winners of the awards will receive two tickets to the 2014 banquet, recognition of their efforts at the banquet, and a framed photo with a plaque.

To nominate someone outstanding in the Madison Valley, download the Nomination Form , and send nominations for residents of the Madison Conservation District to

In the Ruby Valley, send nominations for residents of the Ruby Valley Conservation District to ATTN: Rebecca Ramsey, PO Box 295, Sheridan, MT 59749 or rubywatershed@gmail.com.

Nominations are due by 5:00 PM March 14, 2014, and the awards will be given at the banquet on April 26  in Virginia City.

Sunni Heikes-Knapton