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Wayne E. Kirch AwardThe Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award is given annually to recipients who have demonstrated significant results towards conservation, management or enhancement of wildlife. An individual, non-profit organization, outdoor sports club, or business can be nominated for the award.

Selection of the winning nominee will be made solely from the official conservation award nomination form. A simple majority of votes from a judging committee that is made up of three wildlife commissioners, the Department of Wildlife staff assigned to the Kirch Award Committee and Marlene Kirch, daughter of former commissioner Wayne E. Kirch will determine the recipient.

The following criteria is considered in evaluating nominees:

2009 Award Information

This year's award is for projects that occurred in 2009. Download the application.

For further information, or questions, contact Kim Toulouse at (775) 688-1893.

  • Time and depth of commitment to conservation, management, or enhancement of wildlife in the state of Nevada during the current calendar year.
  • Influence of the person/project on the public and in presenting positive public relations in regard to wildlife conservation in Nevada.
  • Quantity and quality of measurable results for wildlife conservation.
  • Obstacles, difficulties and personal sacrifice involved in meeting wildlife conservation goals.

Mel Belding of Reno was recognized for his many years of commitment to Nevada’s wildlife resources during the March 27, 2009 Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners meeting in Reno where he received the 2008 Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award.

The conservation award consists of a perpetual bronze and wood plaque, on which that year's recipient's name is added. Each winner also receives a smaller version of the award to keep.

This award is named in memory of Wayne E. Kirch, who served on the Fish and Game Commission for over 25 years, the longest tenure on the board since its inception in 1877. The Kirch Wildlife Management Area in southern Nevada is also named in his honor. Kirch, of Las Vegas, passed away in 1989.

Previous Winners
2008 - Mel Belding 2000 - The Nature Conservancy of Nevada
2007 - Bernie Metcalf
1999 - Edward Pribyl
1998 - Soil and Water Enhancement Action Team Coalition
2005 - The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorns
1997 - Northern Chapter of Trout Unlimited
2004 - Ray Lister
1997 - "Outdoor Nevada," KLVX-TV
1996 - Conserve the Carson River Sponsors
1995 - The Fraternity of the Desert Bighorns
2001 - Clint Bentley
 

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