Harold “Bud” Jordahl
Award
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| 2009 |
Ben Logan, Paul & Kathy Fairchild and Peter Annin whose relationships and personal land ethics led to the permanent protection of Seldom Seen Farm, setting of Ben Logan’s book, The Land Remembers. |
| 2008 |
Emily Earley for her lifetime of tireless
leadership in promoting environmental protection and land conservation
in Wisconsin. |
| 2006 |
Geoffrey Maclay, co-founder of Gathering
Waters Conservancy and founder and president of the Cedar
Lakes Conservation Foundation, for his lifelong devotion
to Wisconsin’s conservation efforts and land trust
movement. |
| 2005 |
Janet Beach Hanson, WI DNR Stewardship Grants Manager, for
her lifelong commitment to conservation and her pivotal role
in the development of the land trust movement in Wisconsin. |
| 2004 |
Mequon Nature Preserve created through the joint dedication
of Mequon Mayor Christine Nuernberg, the Ozaukee Washington
Land Trust, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation |
| 2003 |
Governor James Doyle for his efforts to save the Knowles-Nelson
Stewardship Fund. |
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Conservationist of the
Year
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| 2009 |
Lynde Uihlein, for philanthropic leadership fostering awareness within Milwaukee’s business community and among policy makers of the importance ofland conservation and preservation of water quality and agricultural resources. |
| 2007 |
David
Ladd, CEO of Walnut Hollow, for his unwavering commitment
to environmental and social responsibility in business, as
well as his lifelong dedication to land conservation in Wisconsin.
Mr. Ladd has personally supported the restoration of hundreds
of acres of land in Iowa County, served on countless conservation
boards, and permeated his community with a notable environmental
ethic. |
| 2006 |
Kristen Wilhelm for her passion, hard work, and dedication
to protect the Fitzsimmons Woods area in the City of Franklin |
| 2005 |
Jeanne Behrend, President of Patrick Marsh Conservancy, for
her time, energy and enthusiasm to protect and preserve the
Patrick Marsh area in Dane County. |
| 2004 |
Gus Frank, Community Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi,
and Sandra Rachal, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Chairwoman,
for protection of the Wolf River |
| 2003 |
Barbara Frank for a lifetime of commitment to conservation
in the LaCrosse area. She has helped found several organizations,
including the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. |
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Land Trust of the Year
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| 2009 |
Kinnickinnic River Land Trust for lasting conservation of the Kinnickinnic River and becoming the first land trust in Wisconsin to be accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. |
| 2008 |
Mississippi Valley Conservancy for growing
into a leader in the land trust movement and a catalyst for
conservation in Wisconsin’s coulee region in 10 short
years. |
| 2007 |
Northwoods Land Trust for having the vision
to think big and the talent and proficiency to make significant
and meaningful strides in Northwoods conservation in a few
short years. |
| 2006 |
The Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter for its instrumental
role in the protection of the Wild Rivers Legacy Forest |
| 2005 |
Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation for its important work
in acquiring and managing land for the Ice Age National Scenic
Trail. |
| 2004 |
Door County Land Trust for exemplary work and dedication |
| 2003 |
Bayfield Regional Conservancy for partnering with the Town
of Bayfield to create a Purchase of Development Rights program. |
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Policy Maker of the Year
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| 2009 |
Richard Stadelman, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Towns Association for his tireless advocacy for agricultural land conservation and influential support of the Wisconsin Working Lands Initiative. |
| 2008 |
Senator Mark Miller and Senator
Rob Cowles for their incredible efforts to pass
the Great Lakes Compact, a historic agreement to protect
one of the world's most precious natural resources by implementing
an effective water management regime. |
| 2007 |
Rod Nilsestuen for his visionary leadership
as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and
Consumer Protection, and for championing the idea that protecting
Wisconsin’s working lands is vital to the state’s
future. |
| 2006 |
City of La Crosse for its innovative partnership with Mississippi
Valley Conservancy to preserve the beautiful Blufflands along
the Mississippi River |
| 2004 |
Susan Greenfield, Chair of the Town of Caledonia, for preserving
the town’s rural character |
| 2003 |
Alderman Don Dorsan for working in the City of Franklin to
educate his constituents about conservation options and further
conservation efforts. He was instrumental in a 70-acre purchase
at Victory Creek for The Conservation Fund, originally platted
for 125 houses. |
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