Call for Nominations

Do you know a woman who has made an exceptional difference in Texas conservation?

Audubon, along with the Texas Women in Conservation Terry Hershey Award Program Steering Committee, is seeking nominations of women conservationists who have shown leadership, innovation, and passion for protecting the landscapes and wildlife of the Lone Star State. Nominations are accepted from individuals and organizations who complete and submit the form linked at right by Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations must be submitted online via the form linked at right and below. For questions, contact Suzanne Langley, Executive Director, at slangley@audubon.org, or Ashley Kjos, Development Manager, at akjos@audubon.org.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

In evaluating applications, special consideration will be given to candidates who exhibit the following:

• Deep and enduring passion for nature
• Strong focus on conservation and conservation education
• Outstanding dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment that inspires future leaders
• Unwavering persistence to achieve conservation outcomes
• Commitment to initiatives in preservation, restoration, education, and enhancement of our natural world to enrich the quality of the environment
• Development of unique initiatives in preservation, education, and beautification which make a positive impact upon the community

As a guide for considering potential nominees, the following categories of achievement are suggested:

• Pioneer – individuals who have shown persistence, innovation, and extraordinary commitment to conservation through their actions and achievements which have advanced conservation science, practices, or community engagement. Potential nominees may exhibit all or some of the following qualities:
  • Innovation in research or conservation practices
  • Success in social engagement / community education
  • Long-term commitment and persistence to conservation in Texas
  • Outstanding achievement in policy or public advocacy
  • Represent the next generation of conservation leadership

• Professional – individuals who have shown a commitment to conservation through their profession. Potential nominees may be in the following fields, among others:
  • NGO/non-profit leader
  • Educator
  • Academic/researcher
  • Land/resource manager
  • Journalist/communications
  • Legal and policy
  • Industry

• Philanthropist – individuals who have shown a commitment to conservation through their philanthropic actions or support. Potential nominees may have demonstrated their commitment through the following actions:

  • Organization building in conservation
  • Making big strategic moves in conservation
  • Long-term support of conservation
  • Next generation leadership in conservation

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

· Electronic applications via email are required by completing the 2020 Terry Hershey Award Nomination Form. 

· You will receive an email verification of your submission. Please retain this electronic copy of your application for your records.

· Incomplete applications will not be considered.

· Please do not submit additional materials. They will not be considered in the selection process.

· Website links to additional information about the nominee are acceptable.

· Nominators will be notified by email once their application has been received.

· Previous nominations will be included in the 2020 selection process unless the nominator requests otherwise.

Applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

For questions, contact Suzanne Langley, Executive Director, at slangley@audubon.org, or Ashley Kjos, Development Manager, at akjos@audubon.org. Award winners will be notified of their selection in September 2019.

Audubon Texas sponsors the Terry Hershey Texas Women in Conservation program. All gifts in support of this award and all proceeds from Audubon’s annual event will support the enhancement of citizen science, conservation, and educational activities in Texas that focus on engaging women and girls in stewardship and conservation of the natural world.