AWARDS
SWS 40th Anniversary Awards for Contributions to Science and the Society
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n further celebration of our 40th Anniversary, the Society established a 40th Anniversary Award. The Award recognizes members that have made high-level and sustained contributions to wetland research, practice, education, or communication, or service to the Society. Each Chapter, Section and Standing Committee was invited to make nominations. The nomination package consisted of a statement of nomination, statement of no conflict of interest, and two letters of support /recommendation. For each nominee, the goal was to consider the outcomes and his/ her impact on wetland research, practice, education, communication, or support to the Society, and the period over which these contributions have occurred. In doing so, SWS sought to recognize members with a history of work to benefit the society and the many ways these contributions can occur,
whether it be through serving on SWS committees and participating in governance, mentoring those just beginning their work in wetland science and practice, communicating the value and benefits of wetlands, and conveying the important research, education and outreach being done by society members. In light of the fact that SWS has been around for 40 years, these awards pay tribute to those whose contributions were made over a sustained period of time. The following individuals were recognized for their achievements at our virtual wetland meeting on December 1, 2020. We congratulate the awardees and look forward to the continued involvement of Society members in wetland research, practice, education, outreach, and service in the future. Here’s to the next 40 years! n
William Conner
Gillian Davies
Luke Eggering
Kathy Ewel
Siobhan Fennessy
Royal Gardner
Andy Herb
Scott Jecker
Chris Joyce
Kurt Kowalski
Bill Mitsch
Bill Morgante
Marinus Otte
Kim Ponzio
Ralph Tiner
Gene Turner
Doug Wilcox
Dominik Zak
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