Please consider nominating someone you know who deserves recognition for their outstanding efforts! Nomination information for 2023 awards is now available below. All nominations are due by December 31, 2022.
2022 Conservation Award Winners
This award recognizes a land conservation department employee who has made significant contributions to land and water conservation. There are three categories in which you can nominate an individual:
- County Conservationist/Administrator/Supervisor
- Technician/Planner/Project Manager/GIS Specialist/Agronomist
- Administrative Assistant/Clerical
This award recognizes a land conservation committee (LCC) member who has provided strong and effective leadership in promoting resource conservation through their own actions and work in their community.
This award is in honor of Brad Matson, Iron County LCC and his work involving youth education and all of its programs. The Brad Matson Youth Education Award will carry on Brad’s legacy which recognizes the importance of educating our youth about protecting and managing our natural resources for the next generations.
This award recognizes an individual who through their personal dedication, commitment, and selfless service has made direct and lasting contributions to Wisconsin Land+Water, Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Departments, and most importantly, the citizens of the State of Wisconsin.
This award recognizes an individual, business, organization, agency, etc. outside of the association and its membership for outstanding contributions dedicated to protecting and conserving Wisconsin’s natural resources.
This award promotes total farm conservation accomplishments by recognizing farmers performing outstanding work, including community involvement and conservation education. The state winner is asked to host Conservation Observance Day and will receive reimbursement up to $3500 from Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
BRAD MATSON YOUTH EDUCATION AWARD: Tracy Arnold, Portage County
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE - TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER: Fay Amerson, Walworth County
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE - COUNTY CONSERVATIONIST: Greg Leonard, Eau Claire County
OUTSTANDING SUPERVISOR: Dan Nankee, Iowa County
SPECIAL RECOGNITION/FRIEND OF CONSERVATION: Drew Zelle, DATCP
CONSERVATION STEWARD: Short Lane Ag, under the leadership of Matt and Craig Oehmichen
BRAD MATSON YOUTH EDUCATION AWARD: Zach Wilson, Iron County
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE - TECHNICIAN/ENGINEER: Seth Ebel, Dane County
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATION EMPLOYEE - COUNTY CONSERVATIONIST: Eric Fehlhaber, Sheboygan County
FRIEND OF CONSERVATION: Representative Katrina Shankland
CONSERVATION FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR: Kevin and Carolyn Parr - Harmony Hills, Vernon County