Call for 2021 NEPARC Conservation Award Nominees!
NEPARC
We are announcing two awards this year: the NEPARC Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation (AEHC) and the NEPARC Community Conservation Award (CCA)! The open nomination period for both awards begins today and closes July 9, 2021. The nomination forms are attached to this email.
The NEPARC Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation is given to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the northeast region of PARC. The award recognizes someone who has worked with regional partners to make significant achievements for conservation of herpetofauna by preventing loss of species or their habitats or has educated others to further the NEPARC mission.
The NEPARC Community Conservation Award is given to recognize an individual who has made a considerable contribution to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles in a particular state or limited geographical area within the NEPARC region. The award recognizes someone who works with partners to advance herpetofaunal conservation efforts at a state or locallevel where achievements have contributed to preventing the loss of species or their habitats, or who has educated others in furtherance of the NEPARC mission.
How these awards differ:
- AEHC – This award focuses on broader, regional conservation efforts within the NEPARC region. A connection with the NEPARC organization is preferred, but not required, and anyone can submit a nomination. Click here for more information about applications and about past winners.
- CCA – This award recognizes excellence in herp conservation at a local or statelevel or within a specific geographical area in any of the NEPARC states. A connection with the NEPARC organization is not required and anyone can submit a nomination. Click here for more information about applications and about past winners.
If you have any questions, please let us know!