Alabama Chapter Annual Stewardship Awards

Do you know an individual or organization that is a leader in natural resource conservation and sustainability? Consider nominating them for one or more of the opportunities below! Nominations may be made by ASWCS members and nonmembers for all awards. Self-nominations are welcome.

The awards program of the Alabama Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society is designed to recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions in advocating the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

Award Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2026

Award Opportunities

  • Conservation Innovation Award: In recognition of an outstanding activity, product, or service by a group, business, firm, corporation, or organization that promotes natural resource conservation.
  • Conservation Professional of the Year: In recognition of outstanding accomplishments in practicing and advancing the science and art of natural resource conservation.
  • Conservation Research Award: In recognition an individual or team of Society members or teams of members whose research has led to exceptional improvements in soil conservation, water conservation, and/or related natural resources research.
  • Outstanding Service Award: In recognition of outstanding service in practicing and advancing the science and art of natural resource conservation.
  • Sustained Contributor Award: In recognition of outstanding accomplishments in financial, knowledge, and networking contribution to events and training.
  • Conservation Business of the Year: In recognition of a business with outstanding accomplishments in practicing and advancing the science and art of natural resource conservation.

How to Make a Nomination