It's again that time of year when the MOU Awards Committee is looking
for nominees to be recognized for their contributions to the Minnesota
Ornithologists' Union. This annual tradition of recognition takes the
form of presenting the Thomas S. Roberts, Bro. Theodore Voelker, and
Young Birder awards, with the recipients receiving their award plaques
at the December 4, 2010 MOU Papers Session.
Since 1963, the Thomas S. Roberts Award has traditionally been a
lifetime achievement award "for outstanding contributions to Minnesota
ornithology or birding" (as it reads on the plaque). Previous
recipients have contributed to the MOU in many different ways, which
were sometimes not directly related to ornithology or birding. Also
note that our policy has always been that a person would only receive
this award once, although apparently nothing specifically has ever
stated this.
The Bro. Theodore Voelker Award is "for special achievement in field
ornithology" (as it reads on the plaque) during the past year; the
year involved would be November 2009 - October 2010. The original idea
in 1988 was that this recipient's achievement would be related to
field ornithology in one of three categories: 1) significant bird
sighting(s); 2) something written (e.g., a journal article, book, or
technical paper); or 3) field research projects. In more recent years,
however, involvements in special events, conservation, mentoring, and
education have also been included in the criteria for this award.
The Young Birder Award is for someone under 25 years old contributing
to knowledge of Minnesota birds or to the MOU. This is our newest
award, being first presented in 2005.
Accordingly, please contact me if you have someone in mind for any of
these awards, and include his or her qualifications and contributions
which you feel would make your nominee a worthy recipient. I would
need to receive all nominations no later than October 29, and the
committee thanks you in advance for your interest and input in these
awards.
Kim R Eckert, Chairman
MOU Awards and Recognition Committee
218 349 5953
ecker...@gmail.com
MBWbirds.com
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