Forwarded by Jane Clark From: Debbie Neustadt Re: Chapter Awards SIERRA CLUB I O W A C H A P T E R A W A R D S Please considering nominating someone for an award. The winners will be presented with their award at the annual dinner October 9. 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 signature, address and phone number. If it is a group nomination give your name. Deadline for nominations is August 19. We will be considering the nominations at the August 21th Executive Committee meeting. Nominations received after the deadline may not be considered. Mail them to Debbie Neustadt, 1261 E.23, Des Moines, IA 5031 7. email is <[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 appointed 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 who's contributions have resulted in significant change regarding the environment in a local community. ----------------------------------------------------------------- To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]