RNRF accepting nominations

BETHESDA, MD — In 1992, the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation established the nation's first awards to honor interdisciplinary achievements in the renewable natural resources fields.

The two awards recognized individuals and projects. In 2001, RNRF established a third award to recognize excellence in journalism. These crystal tower awards from RNRF and its professional, scientific, and educational member organizations will be presented at RNRF's annual meeting in the Washington, DC area in early October.

The Sustained Achievement Award recognizes a long-term contribution and commitment to the protection and conservation of natural resources by an individual.

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes a project, publication, piece of legislation, or similar concrete accomplishment that occurred during the three years prior to nomination for the award.

The Excellence in Journalism Award honors and encourages excellence in print journalism about natural resources. RNRF seeks to advance public education and understanding of important natural resource issues through the dissemination of accurate and scientifically-based information about the environment.

The award recognizes work by an individual, group, or organization for print media (such as a book, online report, or article/feature in a newspaper, magazine, journal, or newsletter).

Nominations and supporting materials must be received at RNRF's offices by close-of-business on May 31. Selection criteria and instructions are included in the nomination form, available on the website.

For additional information about RNRF and the awards program, including a list of past winners, visit www.rnrf.org, email melissa.montagna@rnrf.org, or call (301) 493-9101.