News from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
November 29, 2005
Phone: (603) 271-3211
Email: info@wildlife.state.nh.us
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CONTACT:
Dan Lynch: (603) 271-3511 
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
November 29, 2005


FISH AND GAME COMMISSION SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Commission is seeking 
nominations for its new Awards of Excellence program to recognize 
outstanding achievements in furthering the N.H. Fish and Game Department's 
mission. Forms can be printed from the Fish and Game website at 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us, or call (603) 271-3511. 

Nominations must be postmarked by December 31, 2005. Awards will be 
presented at Discover WILD New Hampshire Day in April 2006. 

"These awards give us a chance to express our gratitude to the people 
of New Hampshire who have worked hard to further the work of the Fish 
and Game Department in conserving and managing the State's fish, wildlife 
and marine resources," said N.H. Fish and Game Commission Chair Ted 
Tichy. 

There are seven award categories in which nominations may be made:

1. Ellis R. Hatch Jr. Commission Award of Excellence -- Recognizing an 
individual, group, organization, club, foundation or agency that has 
excelled in efforts to promote, enhance or benefit fish, wildlife or 
marine resources or the Department's mission through any variety of 
involvement. 

2. Youth Conservationist -- Recognizing an individual, 18 years of age 
or younger, who has excelled in efforts to benefit fish, wildlife or 
marine resources or the Department's mission through any variety of 
involvement.

3. Communication -- Recognizing an outdoor communicator, writer, or 
media source (radio, television, magazine, newsletter or periodical) that 
has written or published articles or materials beneficial to public 
understanding about fish, wildlife or marine resources as they relate to 
the Department's mission. This category will be judged on fairness, 
accuracy, timeliness, balance and quality of reporting. 

4. Conservation Organization -- Recognizing any organization, group, 
foundation, or agency that has excelled in efforts to enhance the welfare 
of fish, wildlife and marine resources, and supporting achievement of 
the Department's mission. Recipients will be judged on their efforts to 
promote the wise use of natural resources for their recreational or 
economic value. 

5. Volunteer -- Recognizing an individual who, as a volunteer with the 
Department, has excelled in efforts to support and achieve the 
Department's mission.

6. Habitat Stewardship -- Recognizing an organization, non-governmental 
entity, individual or corporation that has excelled in the enhancement, 
conservation or creation of land management practices beneficial to New 
Hampshire's fish, wildlife and marine resources and the Department's 
mission. 

7. Landowner Appreciation -- Recognizing an individual who excelled in 
the preservation or enhancement of opportunities for public use on 
private property as it benefits the Department's mission. 

To nominate a person or organization for one of these awards, download 
the nomination form from the Fish and Game website at 
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us, pick up a copy from a Fish and Game 
office, or call (603) 271-3511 to request a form. Mail your nomination 
package, postmarked no later than December 31, 2005, to: Commission 
Awards Program, N.H. Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 
03301. No electronic submissions will be accepted. Post-humous 
nominations are acceptable. 

As guardian of New Hampshire's fish, wildlife and marine resources, the 
Fish and Game Department works in partnership with the public to:
* Conserve, manage and protect these resources and their habitats;
* Inform and educate the public about these resources; and
* Provide opportunities for the public to use and appreciate these 
resources.


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Concord, NH 03301.  Comments or questions concerning this list should 
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