The Missouri Conservation Commission and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recognize citizens who make outstanding contributions to conservation in Missouri and are accepting nominations for their Master Conservationist Award and the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame through December 31.

The Master Conservationist Award honors living or deceased citizens, while the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame recognizes deceased individuals. Those who can be considered for either honor are:
· Missourians who performed outstanding acts or whose dedicated service over an extended time produced major progress in fisheries, forestry or wildlife conservation in Missouri.
· Employees of conservation-related agencies who performed outstanding acts or whose dedicated service over an extended time produced major progress in fisheries, forestry or wildlife conservation in Missouri.

Anyone can submit a nomination, which should include a statement describing the nominee’s accomplishments and a brief biography. A screening committee appointed by the MDC director meets annually to consider nominees, with the Conservation Commission conveying final approval.

You can get more information on the Master Conservationist Award and nomination form at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/awards-and-honors/master-conservationist.

Nominations must be submitted to Missouri Department of Conservation, Attention Julie Love, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 or e-mailed to Julie.Love@mdc.mo.gov.