Jane I received this message on Sept. 13, but I notice the deadline for nominations is Sept. 12. Daryl Smith Jane Clark wrote: >IOWA SIERRA CLUB AWARDS > >For years, the Iowa Chapter 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 Saturday, October 16. > >Deadline for nominations is September 12, 2004 > >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. > >Submit nominations by Email if possible to [log in to unmask] or by mail to >Jane R. Clark, 9871 Lincoln Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50325. > >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. > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - >To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: > http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp > > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Make your voice heard! Find out how to get Take Action Alerts and other important Sierra Club messages by email at: http://www.sierraclub.org/email