In 2023, the WCS Board developed the Creating a Legacy Program to honor outstanding members of our conservation community.
Eligibility
Impact: The inductee has had a significant and long-lasting impact or influence on strengthening conservation practice or partnerships at the local, state, regional levels in Washington State and/or at the national level. Although there are no minimum years of service to be considered for induction, the inductee’s contributions must meet the impact level described above.
Role: The inductee currently serves or formerly served in one of the following roles in Washington State:
- Conservation District official (Supervisor, Associate Supervisor)
- Conservation District employee
- State agency employee
- Natural Resources Conservation Service employee
- Member of a partnership organization or association
- Volunteer
- Other as appropriate (e.g., producer, landowner, industry representative, etc.)
Induction Process
Nominations can be made continually until September 1st of each year using the WCS nomination form. WCS will induct no more than 5 individuals per year, and inductions will take place at our annual meeting.
Summaries
Nominators should prepare and provide a summary of their inductee’s accomplishments and contributions to conservation for use in the Creating a Legacy book. Please include one quality electronic photo of the inductee. Nominations should clearly explain why the inductee is deserving of this special recognition and may include other accomplishments, such as, but not limited to:
- Conservation, professional achievements, and awards
- Community, civic, and public involvement or outreach and communications
- Conservation-related organization affiliations
- Educational achievements