The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ (IASWCD) Friend of Conservation Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to soil and water conservation in Indiana.
What is the Friend of Conservation Award?
This award recognizes those individuals or entities who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to conservation and sustainability.
Up to three awards are given annually in each of three categories:
- Individual
- Government/Non-Profit
- Corporate
Who Can Apply?
Nominations can be completed by an individual, business, organization or agency through their local soil and water conservation district (SWCD). Applications must include a signature of approval from an SWCD supervisor and submitted online by the SWCD. Only one application per districts may be submitted each year. Please note that past recipients of this award are not eligible to receive the award again.
Why Apply?
Winning the Friend of Conservation Award is not only a great honor, but it’s also an opportunity to inspire other entities to follow in your footsteps. Your efforts are appreciated and deserve to be recognized and celebrated!
How to Apply
Nominations can be submitted October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Beginning October 1, nomination forms will go live on this page and be accepted through March 31, 2026.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2026
Join us in Celebrating Conservation!
The Friend of Conservation Award recipient will be honored during the Award Ceremony at the Statewide SWCD Conference in January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other conservation-minded farmers, share experiences, and learn from each other. Plus, there might be some delicious food involved!
Special Thanks
We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsor. Their support makes the Friend of Conservation Award possible.
- Brownfield Ag News
Featured Photo: Hellbender from Help the Hellbender, Purdue Extension
So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and let’s celebrate your commitment to conservation together!