The Awards Committee is soliciting nominations. Our goal is to have several members nominated in each category. It is important to recognize our members and this is your opportunity do so.

Nominations are due on February 15, 2011. You can nominate a member online or by sending your nomination via email to Marina Barajas, Chair of the Awards Committee.

• Go to the Awards Nominations Online Form
• Download Nomination Form (right-click link to save file to your computer)

NOPHNRCSE Guidelines for Award Nominations

1. Nominee must be an ACTIVE member in their Hispanic Community.
2. Nominee must have at least one year’s membership in NOPHNRCSE.
3. Nominee may nominate him/herself.
4. No person should be named an Award recipient for more than one Award in the same year.
5. Awards Team will be responsible for promoting availability of awards, soliciting and screening nominations and presenting awards at Annual Conference. They will also be the Judging Panel and have established a process for selecting the best-qualified nominations. Judging of all nominations will be completed by April 1, 2011.
6. Awards Team may reject any nomination of candidates that do not meet expected standards of documented performance.
7. Runner-up nominees are not considered automatic candidates in subsequent years. New nominations need to be submitted each year.
8. Nomination shall be made by submitting a complete nomination form to the Awards Team no later than February 15, 2011.
9. Selection, acquisition and engraving of appropriate Awards or certificate is a function of Awards Team in collaboration with the Conference Planning Work Group.

Award Categories

Leadership

The Leadership Award recognizes the accomplishments of proactive and motivated men and women who are active members in the Hispanic Community. The award especially recognizes their participation in and support of NOPHNRCSE in addition to their contributions in their profession and Hispanic Communities. This Award is given in tribute to the forerunners and pacesetters of the organization whose dedication and leadership resulted in the founding of the organization. Only one Award will be presented each year.

Visionary

The Visionary Award recognizes the accomplishments of forward looking and innovative men and women who are active members in the Hispanic Community. The Award especially recognizes their participation in and support of NOPHNRCSE in addition to their contributions to their profession and Hispanic Community. This Award is given in tribute to pioneers of the organization whose hard work and vision resulted in the founding of the organization. Only one Award will be presented each year.

Award of Excellence in Natural Resources Conservation

The Award of Excellence is designed to recognize individuals who, over a period of time, have contributed substantially and creatively to our Natural Resources Conservation profession. The recipient should exemplify excellence in a particular discipline and, possibly, in multi-discipline efforts that promotes excellence and creativity. The recipient also should demonstrate leadership and involvement in NOPHNRCSE. Awards of Excellence should not be given to members currently serving on the National Council or be a current chair of a standing committee. The Awards Team will decide the number of Award(s) presented each year.

Award of Excellence in Hispanic Community Outreach

The Award of Excellence is designed to recognize individuals who, over a period of time have contributed substantially and creatively to Hispanic Communities. The recipient should exemplify excellence in a particular discipline and, possibly, in multi-discipline efforts that promotes excellence and creativity. The recipient also should demonstrate leadership and involvement in NOPHNRCSE. Awards of Excellence should not be given to members currently serving on the National Council or be a current chair of a standing or ad hoc committee. The Awards Team will decide the number of Award(s) presented each year.

Outstanding Member Award

The Outstanding Member Award is the highest recognition given by the members, themselves, to one of its members. The purpose of this Award is to recognize excellence in professionalism and leadership as a NOPHNRCSE member. It is based on achievements in NOPHNRCSE over an extended period of years and on participation and support of its mission. Only one Award will be presented each year.

Amiga/Amigo Award

The Amiga/Amigo Award recognizes the activities of an individual(s) or organization, which have substantially contributed towards the improvement of the Organization and/or Hispanic Community at large, in regards to visibility, information dissemination and program accessibility. The recipient(s) should demonstrate an involvement with the Hispanic Community and by actions show support of NOPHNRCSE’s vision and mission. Only one award will be presented each year.