Descriptions of Sierra Club National Awards
Ansel Adams Award. Honors an individual who has made superlative use of still photography to further a conservation cause.
David Brower Award. Recognizes a professional journalist whose work has made a significant difference in the actions of government at the local, state or national level pertaining to the environment.
Denny and Ida Wilcher Award. This $3,000 award honors a Sierra Club chapter or group for outstanding work in membership development and/or fundraising, particularly for specific conservation projects. Judging criteria include creativity, originality and ratio of funds raised to expenses.
Distinguished Achievement Award. Honors persons in public service for a particular action of singular importance to conservation.
Distinguished Service Award. Honors persons in public service for strong and consistent commitment to conservation over a considerable period of time.
Edgar Wayburn Award. Honors outstanding service to the environmental cause by a person in government, either executive or legislative.
Electronic Communication Award. Honors the best web page or other use of electronic communications to further the Sierra Club's mission.
Environmental Alliance Award. Honors Club members or entities who have helped further environmental goals through collaboration with other, non-Sierra Club constituencies.
Francis P. Farquhar Mountaineering Award. Honors an individual's contribution to mountaineering and enhancement of the Club's prestige in this field. The Mountaineering Committee selects recipients.
John Muir Award. The highest award conferred by the Sierra Club. Honors a distinguished record of achievement in national or international conservation causes. Recipients receive life membership in the Sierra Club.
Joseph Barbosa Earth Fund Award. Recognizes club members under the age of 30 who have a demonstrated record of service to the environment. Includes an award of up to $500 to further the work of the recipient(s).
International - The Chico Mendes Award. Recognizes individuals or non-governmental organizations, outside the United States who have exhibited extraordinary courage and leadership, at the grassroots level, in the universal struggle to protect the environment. The International Committee selects recipients.
International - Earthcare Award. Honors an individual, organization, or agency distinguished by making a unique contribution to international environmental protection and conservation. The International Committee selects recipients.
International - Raymond J. Sherwin Award. Honors extraordinary volunteer service toward international conservation. The International Committee selects recipients.
Madelyn Pyeatt Award. Honors Sierra Club members who have made outstanding contributions through working with youth. Includes a $500 award to further the work of the recipient(s).
Newsletter Award. Recognizes excellence in newsletter publishing by chapters, groups and other Sierra Club entities. Judging criteria include content, design and cost-efficiency. Because Sierra Club awards recognize volunteer efforts, this award is available only to newspapers produced by volunteer efforts. Separate awards are given for newsletters produced by large and small entities.
Oliver Kehrlein Award. Honors service to the Sierra Club Outings Program either at the local or national level over an extended period of time.
One Club Award. Honors club members at any level who have used outings as a way to protect or improve public lands, instill an interest in conservation, increase membership in the Sierra Club, or increase awareness of the Sierra Club.
Special Achievement Award. Honors an individual Sierra Club member, committee, group or chapter for a single act of particular importance dedicated to conservation or to the Club.
Special Service Award. Honors a Sierra Club member, committee or group for strong and consistent commitment to conservation or the Club over an extended period of time.
Susan E. Miller Award. Honors administrative contributions to groups, chapters and regional entities. Up to three Susan E. Miller awards may be given annually.
Walter A. Starr Award. Honors the continuing active work and support of the Club by a former director.
William E. Colby Award. Honors an individual for outstanding leadership, dedication and service to the Sierra Club. Acknowledges service within the Sierra Club's organizational structure but may include conservation achievements.
William O. Douglas Award. Recognizes those who have made outstanding use of the legal/judicial process to achieve environmental goals, particularly those with national significance.
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