Nominations Sought for Conservation Award

EXCELLENCE IN CONSERVATION AWARD

The CT Land Conservation Council (CLCC) seeks nominations for its Excellence in Conservation Award to be given at the annual CLCC conference on March 24, 2012. All entries should be submitted via email no later than February 29, 2012.

This year the CLCC seeks nominations from organizations and individuals for projects completed in 2011 which demonstrate excellence in any aspect of land conservation work. These might include collaboration among organizations, creativity in acquisition structuring, stewardship projects, outreach programs, etc.

In granting this award, CLCC seeks to highlight projects and recognize organizations and individuals who have made a substantive contribution to the ongoing success of land conservation in our state. The project should serve as a guide or example to other land trusts and conservation organizations in Connecticut. The winning project will be described on the CLCC website.

Submitting Nominations
1. All nominations should be sent via email to Ginny Gwynn at ginny@gltrust.org. Please indicate “CLCC Award Nomination” in the email subject line.
2. Please use the attached form for nominations.
3. Submissions must be received by February 29, 2012 to be considered. All submissions will be acknowledged via email upon receipt.
4. All nominations must be limited to 3 pages including any photos.
5. If you have any questions about the nomination process, please send them to the above email address.

Award Selection and Notification
All nominations will be reviewed by the CLCC award committee for their impact on furthering and promoting land conservation in Connecticut. The award winner will be notified prior to the March 24, 2012 CLCC Conference. An award ceremony will take place at the conference.