Outstanding Manitoba Conservation Officer

The Manitoba Chapter of The Wildlife Society (MCTWS) is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Manitoba Conservation Officer award. The award can also go to a unit of Conservation Officers. This award recognizes the achievements of a Conservation Officer or Unit in wildlife conservation/law enforcement for their dedication to protecting and conserving wildlife and natural resources in our province. The applicant(s) is evaluated by the Executive in consultation with the Manitoba Conservation Officer Association (MCOA) on their professional achievements, wildlife related extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation, provided by fellow Conservation Officers or other wildlife professionals. Any professional may nominate a Conservation Officer or Unit. Information on the nominees  professional and extra-curricular activities are required as a part of the submission materials, which may necessitate involvement of the nominee(s) in the process. 

One individual or Unit will be selected per year. The award consists of an engraved plate on a plaque which is housed for one year at a central location recommended by the MCOA.  The plate includes the recipient’s name, year awarded and home office location. A framed certificate remains with the recipient(s), as well as a wildlife-related gift that the MCTWS will select. The awardee will be recognized at the 2022 MCTWS Annual General Meeting, listed permanently on the MCTWS website as well as profiled on the Chapter social media and in the newsletter.

Eligibility

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Manitoba Resident

  • Conservation Officer

Submissions

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:

    • Professional achievements

    • Extracurricular wildlife-related activities, volunteer work, participation and service in wildlife-related organizations

    • Any applicable self-directed activities

  • Two letters of recommendations from individuals familiar with the nominee’s wildlife activities.

  • The nominators email address, mailing address and telephone number.

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

  • Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

All materials must be submitted to: northern-rep@tws-mb.com
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

DEADLINE: March 7, 2025

Please contact northern-rep@tws-mb.com if you have any questions

Previous Recipients

2024:

North Region Officers: Ian Van Net, Dean Maclean, Lucas Dunn, Troy Tonn, Spencer Woodley, Grant White

2023: Chantal Maclean

2022: The Chronic Wasting Disease Cull Team

2021:

Branden Haywood - Snow Lake

David Benkoe - Ashern

Ian Van Nest - Churchill

Trevor Wynat - Riverton

Warren Toderan - Riverton

Jeffrey Caraulia - Lac du Bonnet

Kurt Henry - Winnipeg

Kevin Doerksen - Selkirk

Tristan Pilcher - Cranberry Portage

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