The deadline for submitting nominations is August 23rd. I O W A C H A P T E R A W A R D S ANNUAL DINNER OCTOBER 7, 2000 There are many individuals across the state who are taking action in their own way and making a difference to our environment. Please consider nominating someone for an Iowa Sierra Club award. These individuals will be recognized and presented with their award at the annual dinner October 7th. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend! 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 Group's name. Deadline for nominations is August 23rd. We will be considering the nominations at the August 26th Chapter ExCom meeting. Nominations received after the deadline may not be considered. Mail nominations to Debbie Neustadt, 1261 East 23rd, Des Moines, IA 50317 or [log in to unmask] 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 which 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 agriculture practices promote soil conservation and/or other 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For SC email list T-and-C, send: GET TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS.CURRENT to [log in to unmask]