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SWS IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS PRESIDENT-ELECT ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
FELLOW AWARD DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2021 Fellows are active members of the Society who have been nominated by other active members to receive the honor, recommended by the Fellows Committee, and elected by the SWS Board of Directors. Fellow is the highest recognition of membership bestowed by the Society. Submit nomination.
Deadline to submit nominations: Monday, February 21, 2021. PRESIDENT-ELECT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • The President-Elect shall assume duties and responsibilities of the President at the conclusion of the President's term or if the office is vacated. • In the absence of the President or in the event of inability or refusal to act, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions of the Presidency. • The term of office of the PresidentElect shall be one year or until the next annual meeting and then the PresidentElect shall automatically become President for the next year. • If the President-Elect assumes the duties of President prior to the normal end of term this will continue for the remaining time of the President's term, and continues for the next year, as elected. • If the President-Elect is unable to fulfill the term of office of the President, the immediate Past President shall assume the interim Presidency until an election can be held. • The primary duties of the PresidentElect shall be to assist the President in the execution of the duties delegated by the Bylaws. • The President-Elect shall serve on the Local Program Committee for the Annual Meeting that will occur when the President-Elect becomes President and shall serve as a liaison between the Executive Board and the Local Program Committee. Only Active Members in good standing shall be eligible for nomination for an elected office. n
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2021 The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have achieved special distinction in their career through contributions to wetland science and management, specific to research, education or policy. The award comes with a Lifetime membership in the Society and is offered in odd-numbered years. A nomination letter, two supporting letters, and a resume are required for each nomination. Submit nomination. MERIT AWARD DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2021 The Merit Award recognizes individuals for specific accomplishments in any field of wetland science and management in order to inspire future efforts. The award comes with a three-year membership in the Society. A letter outlining the specific achievement, two supporting letters, and a resume are required for each nomination. Submit nomination. STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT DEADLINE: MARCH 8, 2021 The Society of Wetland Scientists aims to develop and encourage wetland science as a distinct discipline by providing support in student education, curriculum development and research. To support this goal, SWS offers partial funding of wetland-related research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from an accredited college or university worldwide. These grants are intended to aid student's costs of travel, room and board in the course of field investigation and to help cover costs of expendable materials and supplies required in the execution of the proposed research. Submit application. DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 19, 2021 CHAPTER AND SECTION DEVELOPMENT The SWS Board of Directors is pleased to offer a Development Grant to Chapters and Sections in order to expand programs and membership in keeping with our mission to promote understanding, conservation, scientifically based management and sustainable use of wetlands throughout the world. The term of the grant is a maximum of five years and amounts up to $4,000 will be considered by the SWS Awards Committee. Selection of Chapters and/or Sections to receive funding is based on demonstration of need, quality of proposal, statement of objectives, and likelihood of success. Grant money will be transferred to the Chapter/Section account on an incremental basis. The Chapter president and treasurer/Section Chair will be responsible for sending an annual report to the Board of Directors and the SWS Awards Committee detailing how the money was spent and how goals have (or have not) been met. There will be an opportunity for explanation after one year if goals have not yet been met. A final report will be due at the end of the grant period. Submit application. n Wetland Science & Practice January 2021 5
