If you would like to nominate someone for a Nature Manitoba award please review the award criteria below and send a paragraph descriibing why your nominee deserves the award by email to info@naturemanitoba.ca
RALPH BIRD AWARD - Criteria:
- amateur naturalist
- can be a member or non-member
- outstanding contributions to natural history conservation in Western Canada in two or more of the following areas:
- superior observation, recording or research accomplishments
- contributions to natural history or environmental literature
- rare species observation
- contributions to herbaria and/or collections
- environmental enhancement and the creation of new reserves, preserves or sanctuaries and maintenance of landscape diversity
- other natural history contributions within the spirit of in tent of this award, as deemed appropriate by selection committee
- preference may be given to nominations relating to awards in Manitoba
PRAIRIE CROCUS AWARD - Criteria:
- for outstanding service in preserving a part of Manitoba in its natural state
HONORARY MEMBER - Criteria:
- non-member
- in recognition of contributions to natural history in Manitoba
- significant contribution to purposes which parallel Nature Manitoba objectives
HONORARY LIFE MEMBER - This award is no longer given out.
ERNEST THOMPSON SETON MEDAL (Distinguished Naturalist Award) - Criteria:
- distinguished naturalist
- for work of particular merit in some aspect of Manitoba's natural history that has stimulated the interest of the public
- life-long commitment
- carefully recorded observations
- shared acquired knowledge and stimulated the interest and participation of others
SERVICE AWARD - Criteria:
- significant contributions to Nature Manitoba, outside the areas of natural history, in one or more of the following:
- long and faithful service on the Nature Manitoba Board or Committees
- exceptional organizational or leadership skills
- innovations in procedures, organization or publicity for Nature Manitoba
- leading, teaching or assisting with Nature Manitoba sponsored indoor & outdoor events
- recruitment activities
- office or administrative duties
- other Nature Manitoba related contributions within the spirit of the intent of this award, as deemed appropriate by the selection committee