TWS MANITOBA SERVICE AWARD


The awarding of The Wildlife Society Manitoba Chapter Service award is intended to recognize long standing, remarkable service to the Chapter. Their service has resulted in TWS Manitoba Chapter being substantially, demonstrably and positively changed by their contribution. The applicant(s) is evaluated by the current Executive in consultation with past Executive Board members and the broader membership on their service to TWS, specifically the Manitoba Chapter. Information on the nominees  applicable Chapter related activities are required as a part of the submission materials, which may necessitate involvement of the nominee(s) in the process.

submission

The nominators must provide supporting documentation that the Nominee the helps to demonstrate the majority (does not have to be all items) of the following:

Broad contributions of the nominee:

  • Distinguished themselves by service in the furtherance of TWS ideals, mandate and mission

  • Sustained dedicated service to/and in support of the Manitoba Chapter

  • Conforms to The Wildlife Society Code of Ethics.

Length of Service & Documented Membership:

  • ~10 years membership in the Chapter – does not have to be consecutive AND

  • 5 years as a board and/or subcommittee member

Nature of Service could include:

  • Management or administration of MB Chapter

  • Provision of workshops, talks and/or events to the Chapter members or on behalf of the Chapter

  • Act on behalf of or as a delegate of MB Chapter

  • Mentor to students and/or new professionals on behalf of the Chapter.

Direct Contributions documentation can include:

  • Membership record

  • Participation in TWS Manitoba Chapter activities

  • Volunteering at TWS Manitoba Chapter events

  • Participation in at least 3 major Chapter projects and the leader of at least one

  • Recruitment of new members and board members


APPLICATION PROCEss

Nominators must submit the following materials in electronic (PDF or .docx) form for evaluation:

  • The nominee’s name, title and contact information.

  • A nomination statement that contains the information required to support the candidates’ nomination and include the details of the candidates history to be verified by the review committee including the nominee’s:

    • Demonstration of above mentioned contributions

    • TWS Manitoba Chapter wildlife-related activities, volunteer work, participation and

    • Any other applicable self-directed activities to the benefit of the Chapter

  • Two letters of personal recommendations/endorsement from individual members of the Manitoba Chapter familiar with the nominee’s wildlife activities.

  • The nominator’s email address, mailing address and telephone number.

  • All submitted materials will be kept completely confidential to the members of the Executive reviewing the nominations. 

 All materials must be submitted to: tws.manitoba.chapter@gmail.com
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

DEADLINE: March 4, 2024

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