— from Laura Arnold —
Do you have a friend or neighbor who takes exceptional care of their land? A teacher who inspires students to understand and care for the environment? A business that has been a leader in sustainable business practices? Here is an opportunity to recognize members of our community who have shown their commitment to preserving and protecting the San Juan
Each year the Stewardship Network of the San Juans presents Good Steward Awards to islanders, and we need your nominations. If you know someone who deserves this award, please submit your nomination by January 31, 2016. A total of four awards will be made.
Nominations will be accepted in the following eight categories: Shoreline Stewardship, Farmland Stewardship, Woodland Stewardship, Village Stewardship, Business Stewardship, Individual Stewardship, Youth Stewardship and Educator Stewardship.
To see previous years’ winners, nomination forms and award guidelines, go to stewardshipsanjuans.org. Results will be announced in the media in June. Award recipients will be presented with “Finnies”—fish handcrafted by Crow Valley Pottery— on Saturday, June 20 as part of the Solstice Celebration on Orcas Island, in July on Lopez Island, and in August at the County Fair on San Juan Island.
To submit nominations, fill out the form on stewardshipsanjuans.org. You can also mail your nomination to the San Juan Nature Institute, PO Box 3110, Friday Harbor, WA 98250. Questions? Contact https://stewardshipsanjuans.org/nominate-a-good-steward/.
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