2025 Montana Wetland and Watershed Stewardship Awards Call for Nominations
The Montana Wetland Council and the Montana Watershed Coordination Council are seeking nominations for the 2025 Montana Wetland and Watershed Stewardship Awards. Nominations are due by 9 am on Friday, January 24, 2025. These awards recognize and honor individuals and groups who exemplify excellence and commitment to wetland or watershed conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement in Montana, with a focus on the following:
- Inclusive and effective local collaboration
- Measurable results
- Community outreach and education
- A holistic approach to wetland and watershed health
Eligibility
Eligible nominees include individuals, watershed groups, Conservation Districts, Tribal agencies and entities, resource management groups, and other conservation organizations that are or have been involved in collaborative, community-based watershed or wetland stewardship activities. Partnerships and efforts not tied to a specific organization are also eligible. A project does not have to be completed to be eligible – simply describe the process and accomplishments to date. Previous award recipients are not eligible for 10 years following recognition. See the Watersheds Stewardship Awards page for a list of previous recipients.
How to Nominate
To nominate an individual or group, please send a Word or PDF document with answers to the questions listed in each nomination form, attached below. Note there are separate nomination forms for the Watershed Stewardship Awards and for the Wetland Stewardship Awards. There is a separate selection process for each award.
For more information and to nominate a group or individual for an award, contact:
Wetland Stewardship Awards
Stephen Carpenedo, Senior Wetland Specialist
Scarpenedo@mt.gov
Watershed Stewardship Awards
Amy Seaman, Executive Director
Montana Watershed Coordination Council
info@mtwatersheds.org
The deadline for nominations is 9am on Friday, January 24. We will announce award recipients in mid February 2025, and there will be an in-person celebration in Helena the evening of Thursday, March 6th.
