Call for Nominess
IOWA SIERRA CLUB AWARDS

For years, Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club has honored activists and volunteers
for their efforts to protect the environment.   Please consider nominating
someone for an award.   Winners will be presented with their award at the
annual dinner on Sunday, September 25.

Deadline for nominations is August 20, 2005.
Submit nominations by Email if possible to Charles Winterwood at
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The nomination must include:
Award Category
Name of nominee
Address and phone number of nominee
Statement of why you think the nominee should receive the award
Your name, address and phone number.

If it is a group nomination give the name of a contact person. The Chapter
Executive Committee will review nominations and nominations received after
the deadline may not be considered.

Award Categories

Distinguished Service -
For a Club member who has shown service to the Club over a number of years.
This is the Iowa Chapter's highest award.

Activist Award -
For a member who has served the Club in any capacity during the past year in
a way that greatly promoted the goals and purposes of the Iowa Chapter of
Sierra Club.

Business Service Award -
For a business or individual in business who has contributed significantly
to environmental issues directly affecting Iowa.

Environmental Journalism -
For a person working in the news media who has contributed significantly to
environmental understanding at a community, county, or state level.

Steward of the Land Award -
For a farmer or other individual whose agricultural practices promote soil
conservation and/or other environmentally positive results.

Public Service Award -
For a legislative or governmental employee or appointee who has contributed
significantly to environmental issues directly affecting Iowa.

Environmental Educator Award -
For an educator at any level of education who has contributed significantly
to an increased understanding of the environment.

Grassroots Award -
For any individual whose contributions have resulted in significant change
regarding the environment in a local community.

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