2011 MACD Convention Awards
The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts annually awards the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations during the Awards Banquet held during the MACD Convention.
Each year an outstanding Conservation District Director is selected to receive the Director of the Year Award and an individual or organization who works with Michigan's Conservation Districts is selected to receive the Friend of Conservation Award.
Additionally, MACD in partnership with the Michigan Association of Conservation District Employees selects an outstanding Conservation District to receive the District of the Year Award.
It is the distinct pleasure of MACD and MACDE to recognize the significant contributions of this year's award winners.
The Conservation District Director of the Year Award for 2011 was awarded to John Mitchell, Branch Conservation District Board Chairman and MACD Region 8 Representative for his outstanding work and leadership in advocating for conservation concerns at the local, state and national level.
John has served as a member of the Branch Conservation District Board for 30 years. He currently serves as Region 8 representative on the MACD State Council and participates on the Michigan Envirothon Program Steering Committee.
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The Friend of Conservation Award for 2011 was awarded to Erin Campbell, Environmental Planner Associate at Tri-County Regional Planning Commission for her outstanding contributions to the conservation of our natural resources in Michigan.
Erin is a dedicated leader that brings together organizations, municipalities, and the public to achieve change. As the coordinator for the Greater Lansing Committee for Stormwater Management, Erin provides participating Phase II Stormwater (MS4) communities with guidance, outreach, and hosts workshops for continued education. She organizes the Children’s Water Festival at MSU in addition to many other collaborative partnerships.
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The District of the Year Award is awarded annually to honor the outstanding achievements of a Conservation District. This award is presented by MACD in partnership with the Michigan Association of Conservation District Employees. The Dickinson Conservation District was awarded this honor of District of the Year for 2011.