Outstanding conservationists to be honored at October 30, luncheon, Fort Worth, Texas.
Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recognize and honor individuals who dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources. These outstanding conservationists will be recognized during an awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth.
The program provides an opportunity for competition and incentives to expand and improve conservation efforts as well as the wise utilization of renewable natural resources. Categories recognized through the Texas Conservation Awards Program are: Poster Contest and Junior and Senior Essay Contests, Conservation Farmer, Outstanding Soil and Water Conservation District, Conservation Rancher, Friend of Conservation, Conservation Teacher and Wildlife Conservationist.
See, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board announces 2018 Conservation Award winners
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Poster Winner: third grader Emma Willemin, Inez, Texas, and the Victoria Soil and Water Conservation District, right, with Rick Schilling Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Board member.
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2018 Essay Contest Junior Division winner: eighth grader Trey Johnston, George West, Texas, and the Live Oak Soil and Water Conservation District, right, with Rick Schilling, Association of Soil and Water Conservation District Board member.
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First place in the Senior Division: Lindee Miller, Silverton, Texas, and the Caprock Soil and Water Conservation District, left, with Association of Soil and Water Conservation District Board Member Bill Gray.
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Conservation Teacher winner Mary Kniffen, Menard County SWCD #215, right, with TSSWCB Board Member Marty Graham.
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Conservation Farmer Randall Bankhead, Nolan County SWCD #245, right, with TSSWCB Board Member Marty Graham.
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Outstanding SWCD- Terry SWCD, left to right: TSSWCB Board Member Scott Buckles, TSSWCB Executive Director Rex Isom, Terry District Director Kathy Henson, Terry Chairwoman Katie Jo Day, Terry SWCD Dristrict employee Jackie Pate, former Terry SWCD District Director Perry Brewer, Terry District Director Glen Martin and ATSWCD Board Member Bill Gray.