This award honors an individual or group who exemplifies dedication to preserving the County's natural resources
Nominations are reviewed by the Conservation Award Sub-Committee and a recommendation is presented to the BOCC. The award is presented annually at a BOCC meeting that coincides with National Arbor Day.
Nominations closed
Nominations for the 2024 awards closed on February 29, 2024.
Selection criteria
- The nominee must be living and either
- currently live and/or work in Hillsborough County
- OR have lived and/or worked in Hillsborough County during the time of their
outstanding achievements
- The nominee must be someone who shows persistence and dedication to long-term
conservation of the County's natural resources, demonstrates integrity in performance
toward conservation goals, and displays attributes of true conservation stewardship - The nominee must be involved in the community in which they live, lived, or worked
- They may hold local office, serve as a leader in local civic organizations, and/or serve as a
leader in local resource organizations - Their opinion may be sought, respected, and quoted on resource topics of interest
- They may hold local office, serve as a leader in local civic organizations, and/or serve as a
- The nominee must have made a significant contribution to one or more environmental
projects, programs, or issues of special concern over their lifetime - The nominee cannot be a current member of the sub-committee
- Multiple nominations for the same person will be ranked as one nomination.
Contact
For more information email Ross Dickerson or call (813) 672-7876.