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
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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.

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