Nominations Now Open for the 2025 National Wetlands Awards!
The Environmental Law Institute is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 36th Annual National Wetlands Awards. This program honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the conservation and restoration of wetlands.
Nomination Categories:
Local/Landowner Stewardship – This award is presented to a landowner, community member, local NGO staffer, or other individual who voluntarily or as part of their job helps restore or protect their local wetlands through actions taken either on their own property or land owned by others.
Promoting Wetland Education/Awareness – This award is presented to an educator/academic, volunteer, NGO staffer, or other individual whose direct activities inspire others to engage in wetlands protection and provide them with the tools to do so, through knowledge sharing, outreach, or advocacy.
Wetland Leadership in the Public/Private Sector – This award is given to an individual who, through the course of their work in the public or private sector, has made substantial contributions to wetland sustainability as part of a public program (such as a government or tribal initiative) or business initiative.
Link to Nomination Form: https://tinyurl.com/NWAs2025
The nomination deadline is February 15th, 2025. Finalists will be selected in early March and winners will be announced in early May. Don’t miss your chance to recognize the outstanding individuals who are making a lasting impact on wetlands conservation!
If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs tab or email us at wetlands@eli.org.