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Special Onetime Founder's Award

George Lea   The Public Lands Foundation, its members and supporters through its Board of Directors, is pleased and privileged to present its first and only Founder's Award to you, its leader, at Park City, Utah, September 11, 1998.  This honor is based on ....

Lifetime Service Award
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	Beirne, James P.  [1902-1993]  (posthumous)  Jim Beirne devoted his life to the management and protection of public lands.  He was the focal point for the leasing of oil and gas reserves on the Outer Continental Shelf.  He set up ....
	Bennett, Robert A.  [1943-2009]  (posthumous)  Bob Bennett began his BLM career as District Environmental Coordinator in Miles City, Montana in 1973, and retired as State Director of Montana in 2009.  Bob is known for his special efforts as ....
	Bibles, D. Dean Dean's career is one of numerous accomplishments.  He initiated land exchange programs in Arizona.  He oversaw development of RMPs keyed to biological diversity in Oregon.  As Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior, he ...
	Booker, Edward C.  [1912-1969]  (posthumous0  Ed Booker joined the U.S. Grazing Service in Idaho as a Range Examiner, eventually becoming the Boise District Manager.  He was key in establishing the National Snake River Birds of Prey NCA, the most renowned of ....
	Charlie, Danny  Danny Charlie's 40 years of public service is unique and rooted in his Navajo background.  His knowledge of the land and his skill as a negotiator served him well in resolving grazing and home-site occupancy issues.
	Collins, Glendon E.  Glen dedicated his professional career and his retirement years to sound management of the public lands.  He is recognized as a leading expert in public land law and was instrumental in the development of ....
	Delano, Howard  [1913-2010]  Howard Delano's career spanned 34 years, beginning with the Grazing Service in eastern Oregon to Chief of Range Management in the Oregon State Office.  He also served on detail to Nigeria to help advance BLM activities ....
	Dose, Joseph  [1927-2006]  (posthumous)  Joe Dose devoted his 34-year career to the Forestry Program, most of that time in leadership positions in three of the largest BLM O&C Forestry Districts, and in BLM's Washington Office.
	Eaton, Kathy  Kathy exemplifies the best of BLM administrative services.  She was key in the controversial Competitive Sourcing Process and earned the respect of employees at all levels of the organization.  Her mentoring skills and ....
	Fallini, Joseph T.  [1917-2001]  (posthumous)  Joe Fallini enjoyed a 33-year career that included two directorships: Idaho State Director from 1959-1970 and Arizona State Director from 1970-1974.  Joe had an exceptional way of ....
	Hadley, Carol  Carol Hadley set the standard for secretaries, serving as the only secretary for five Nevada State Directors over a period of 30 years.  She was the epitome of competence and professionalism, a trusted support member ....
	Hecker, Vincent  [1932-2007]  (posthumous)  Vince Hecker was a man of honor and integrity.  He began his career as a Land Appraiser in Montana in 1963 and ended as BLM's Chief, Division of Lands and Realty.  He welcomed challenges ....
	Horning, Walter H.  [1892-1961]  (posthumous)  Walter Horning was appointed by the Secretary of the Interior to become Chief Forester of the O&C Administration in Oregon, where he literally became the Father of BLM's Forestry Program.
	Kerr, Gerald  [    -1962]  (posthumous)  Gerald Kerr is considered by many as BLM's Father of Range Management.  He was among the first 20 employees appointed to the U.S. Grazing Service in 1934.  Kerr was recognized as the ....
	Klemme, Marvin  [1900-1992]  (posthumous)  Marvin Klemme spent a life devoted to public service.  His contributions are many, including donation of his 1000-acre farm to Oklahoma State University (Marvin Klemme Range Research Station).
	Landstrom, Karl  [1909-2013]  Karl Landstrom's career began in 1935 with the Civilian Conservation Corps, then as an economist for Agriculture, and on to become the Director of BLM from 1961-1963.  His accomplishments are legion, including ....
	Lawrence, Mark Sr.  [1910-1997]  (posthumous)  Mark Lawrence began his career in 1934 as a Blister Rust Checker in Montana and later became a "charter member" of BLM when it was formed in 1947, retiring in 1973 after an illustrious career.
	Lea, George D.  George D. Lea was much more than President of the PLF.  He was a “one-man-gang” who for over 20 years did most of the work in fundraising and growing membership in the PLF; finding national officers and ....
	Leavell, William  [1928-2010] Bill Leavell's career spans 34 years that began as a Range Conservationist in Oregon in 1952, and culminated as Oregon/Washington State Director.  During his tenure, he completed the largest state land ....
	Mathews, William  Bill Mathews spent nearly 40 years striving to balance conflicting land resource demands, beginning with work during the Grazing Service era and leading to ten years as Idaho State Director.  He steered BLM Idaho through ....
	McIlvain, William  Bill McIlvain retired after 49 years of public service, 46 of which were with BLM.  He played a major role in one of Montana's most successful accomplishments, Monitoring for Success.  The program taught local ....
	Nadeau, Leon K.  [1908-1984]  (posthumous)  Leon Nadeau was among the first to initiate the application of scientific range management on land managed by the Grazing Service.  His early involvement was directed toward the ....
	Nielson, Robert D  [1908-2006]  Robert Nielson began work as a Junior Range Examiner in Utah in 1935 and retired thirty-eight years later as Utah State Director.  He was among the first to implement a multiple use concept in public land management.
	Penny, J. Russell  [1913-1999]  (posthumous)  Russ Penny was a pioneer in the development of the grazing program and went on to become the first Idaho State Director (1954).  He was skilled at dealing with user groups, politicians, and the ....
	Pierson, Edward  [1908-1988]  (posthumous)  Ed Pierson began in 1938 as a "Range Agent" with the U.S. Grazing Service and went on to become Wyoming State Director.  He corrected inequities in the oil and gas lottery system, which were ....
	Rigtrup, Robert Paul  [1927-2003]  (posthumous)  Paul Rigtrup was an outstanding trainer and manager for over 40 years.  He laid the foundation for BLM's modern training programs and the establishment of the National Training Center.
	Robinson, Roger R.  [1912-1995]  (posthumous)  Roger Robinson among other accomplishments is credited with helping to create the Great Basin Support Center, which became the Boise Interagency Fire Center, and later NIFC, and ....
	Robison, Roland  Roland Robison has dealt with land and water resource issues including the blossoming of environmental consciousness in the West.  Described as "a man of dignified patience," Roland has always been willing to ....
	Senti, Andrew J.  Andy Senti exemplifies the dedication of a civil servant who puts mission ahead of personal gain.  He has over 60 years of federal service, of which 57 have been with BLM.  He is an iconic figure who has touched ....
	Senzel, Irving  [1914-1993]  (posthumous)  Irv Senzel joined the General Land Office as a Statistician in 1939 and retired 36 years later (1975)  as BLM's Assistant Director for Legislation and Planning.  He left a legacy, both in the ....
	Silcock, Burton W.  [1922-2008]  Burt Silcock spent 34 years with BLM, beginning with the Missouri River Basin Studies and on to become Director of BLM in 1971.  His achievements are many, including his service in scouting and ....
	Swichard, Deane K.  Deane Swichard joined BLM in 1975 at Susanville and held many key positions during a 31 year career, including Chief of Environmental Planning in the California State Office.  He was a tireless manager who ....
	Thompson, Richard  [1925-2008]  Dick Thompson started as a brush ape, a term of endearment in western Oregon, and ended his career as the Director of the Denver Service Center.  Dick had few equals in his ability to enhance ....
	Vail, Delmar D.  Del Vail had an exceptional 38 year career with BLM.  A hallmark of his career has been his concern for employees at all levels of the organization.  He championed employee development programs such as ....
	Whitlock, Clair (Sam)  As a senior executive Clair has been recognized for moving programs of national significance such as the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, State Indemnity Selections, mineral development, wilderness preservation and the ....
	Wilson, John F (Jack).  Jack Wilson is best known for 20 years as Director of the Boise Interagency Fire Center (1971-1992).  A career highlight came with the naming of the Fire Center's national headquarters building as the Jack Wilson Building."
	Youngblood, Ross  [1911-2005]  Ross Youngblood helped develop the O&C Forest Management Program including procedures for rights of ways.  A major accomplishment was the withdrawal of O&C land on each side of the Rogue River for ...
	Zaidlicz, Edwin C. (Moose)  [1918-2000]  (posthumous)  Ed Zaidlicz was an outstanding individual who spent his entire adult life supporting the management of natural resources.  He was a decorated WWII Air Force veteran, where he earned ...
	Zimmerman, Arthur W.  [1919-1981]  (posthumous)  Art Zimmerman devoted his life to public service and to improved management and protection of the public lands.  His career began in 1956 in the Dillon Montana District, followed by .....

Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards

Managers/Managerial - Administrative Award				Technical/Operational Award
2012		Bill Childress Las Cruces District Manager Las Cruces, New Mexico		2012		Jon Reponen Burns District Supervisory Forester Burns, Oregon
2011		David P. Rosenkrance Challis Field Office Manager Challis, Idaho		2011		Mark "Sparky" Taber Resource Specialist Grand Junction Field Office, CO
2010		Thomas E. Gow Rio Puerco Field Manager New Mexico		2010		Renee Dana Coordinator, Landscape Conservation Initiative - Wyoming
2009		Richard Prather Project Mgr, W Oregon Plan Revisions - Oregon		2009		Jim Ducker Project Lead, NPR-A Supplemental EIS Alaska
2008		Ramona Chinn Deputy State Director Alaska		2008		Karen Rice Associate District Manager Idaho Falls District Office. Idaho Falls, ID
2007		Dennis Stenger Field Office Manager Buffalo, WY		2007		Kirk Halford Archaeologist Bishop Field Office, Bishop, CA
2006		Joe Kraayenbrink District Manager Idaho Falls, ID		2006		Rich Hanson Outdoor Recreational Planner Phoenix District Office, Phoenix, AZ
2005		Richard Zander Associate Field Manager Buffalo, WY		2005		Tim Smith Manager, Havasu Field Office Lake Havasu, AZ
2004		Dave Hunsaker Manager, Grand Staircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument, UT		2004		Dave Yokel Wildlife Biologist Northern Field Office, Fairbanks, AK
2003		Tom Dyer District Manager Burns, OR		2003		Ray Hanson Outdoor Recreational Planner Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, WY
2002		Clint Oke Assistant Field Manager Elko, NV		2002		Group Award Upper Snake River Dist Idaho Falls, ID	Bill Baker, Theresa Hanley, Andy Payne, Joe Russell, John Sabala, Glen Burkhardt, Curtis Jensen, & Dennis Smith
2001		Craig MacKinnon Field Office Manager Tonopah, NV		2001		Terry Snyder Geologist Utah State Office, SLC, UT
2000		Cindy McKee Manager, External Affairs Colorado State Office, Denver, CO		2000		Jenny Saunders Chief, Branch of Realty & Appraisal Colorado State Office, Denver, CO
1999		Les Rosenkrance Director, BIFC Boise, ID		1999		John Schwartz Wetland Biologist La Jara Field Office, La Jara, CO
1998		Jim Hancock District Manager Prineville, OR		1998		Michael Albee Wildlife Biologist Little Snake Field Office, Craig, CO
1997		Jim Binando Chief of Land Resources Montana State Office, Billings, MT		1997		Gary Stumpf Archaeologist Arizona State Office, Phoenix, AZ
1996		Darrell Sall Resource Area Manager Missoula, MT		1996		Nick Reiger Mineral Specialist Elko District, NV
1995		Ron Wenker District Manager Winnemucca, NV		1995		Stew Jacobson Outdoor Recreational Planner Utah State Office, Salt Lake City, UT
1994		Richard Hopkins Resource Area Manager Great Falls, MT
1993		Lynn Saline San Simon Resource Area Manager, Safford, AZ
1992		Dave Little District Manager Vernal, UT
1991		Rod Harris District Manager Elko, NV
1990		Richard Drehobl Ashland Resource Area Manager Medford, OR
1989		Judy Nelson District Manager Lakeview, OR

Outstanding Public Land Professional Group Award

Landscape Stewardship Awards

2012
	Group	Montana	Blackfoot Challenge
	Group	Wyoming	Willow Creek Coordinated Resource Management Plan
2011
	Group	Arizona	Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Ambassadors
	Group	Alaska	Copper River Watershed Project
	Group	Oregon	Southern Oregon Small Diameter Collaborative
2010
	Group	California	Save the Redwoods League
	Group	Colorado	The Bonanza Stakeholders Group
	Group	Idaho	Upper Snake River Land Conservation Partnership
	Group	Oregon	Tillamook Resource Area Riparian Restoration Partnership
2009
	Group	Oregon	Luckiamute Watershed Council
	Group	California	Friends of the Desert Mountains
	Individual	Nevada	John Griggs
	Individual	Nevada	Dale Porter and Paul Sawyer
2008
	Group	Idaho	Framing Our Community, Elk City, Idaho
	Individual	Arizona	Jan Holder [Gila Watershed Partnership]
2007
			No nominations received for 2007
2006
Dave Harr	Group	Colorado	Dave Harr and Jerry Jack [Owl Mountain Partnership]
Allan Belt	Group	Colorado	Linda Luther and Allan Belt [San Miguel Watershed Coalition]

Landscape Stewardship Certificates of Appreciation

2012
	Individual	Wyoming	Carson Hughes
	Group	Wyoming	Bill Sears and George Collins
	Group	Wyoming	Luke Lynch, Wyoming Director, The Conservation Fund
2011
	Group	Colorado	Dolores River Restoration Partnership
	Group	Utah	Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
2010
	Individual	Wyoming	Al Christophersen, Director, Habitat Stewardship Services, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
	Organization	Arizona	Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center
	Individual/ Organization	Arizona	John Scheuring and Friends of Ironwood Forest
	Organization	Wyoming	Medicine Bow Conservation District
	Individual	Alaska	Joette Storm, President, Friends of the Campbell Creek Science Center
	Organization	National	The Peregrine Fund
2009
	Group	New Mexico	Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail Association (CARTA)
	Group	Colorado	Colorado Natural Area Program (CNAP) Volunteers  [Brian Kurzel]
	Group	Oregon	Friends of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness (aka The Fobbits) and Gavin Hoban
	Individual	Arizona	Owen Garner
	Group	New Mexico	Restore New Mexico Partnership
	Group	Utah	Sand Rock Ridge Riders
2008
	Group	Arizona	Arizona Motorcycle Racing Association
	Individual	Nevada	Boies Ranches, Inc.
	Individual	Utah	D. J. Palmer
	Group	Arizona	Friends of Saddle Mountain
	Group	Wyoming	Kirby Creek Coordinated Resource Management Group
	Group	Colorado	Outdoor Stewardship Institute
	Individual	California	Ray Iddings, Jr.
	Group	Wyoming	Rock Springs Grazing Association

BLM 50th Anniversary Decadal Awards (made in 1996)

1945-55		J. Russell Penny  [CA] Russ's experience as a district manager with the Grazing Service helped smooth the transition from the GS to the BLM in 1945.  He was a pioneer in the management of the California Desert and in creating the BLM Ranger Force.		1956-65		Edgar I. Rowland [NV] Ed's quiet courage is legendary.  As a State Director, he left impressions on the Colorado River, outlying areas of Phoenix, Glen Canyon Dam, Pryor Mountains, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and in oil shale development.
1966-75		Jim Beirne  [WO] As BLM's Assistant Director for Admin and chief budget officer, he was held in the highest esteem by Department and Congressional Committees for his honesty and integrity.  Jim was always able to turn a problem into an opportunity.		1966-75		Irving Senzel  [WO] Irv's knowledge of law and management enabled him to be a dynamic force in the development of FLPMA and implementation of the Bureau's Land and Mineral School in Phoenix, which is the BLM National Training Center today.
1976-85		Ed Hastey  [CA] Ed's contribution has been across all levels of the Bureau as a no-nonsense leader.  As BLM's chief budget officer, California State Director, and BLM's Associate Director, he has left a legacy of professionalism for the land and its resources.		1986-95		Dean Bibles  [WO] Dean's career has been one of commitment and protection.  His farsightedness enabled him to establish BLM's wilderness system in Arizona and to acquire prime habitat, riparian, and archaeological areas through land exchanges.

PLF Volunteer of the Year Award 

2012		Mike Ferguson  (CO)		2013		Reserved for you
2010		Wayne Winterton  (AZ)		2011		Elaine Zielinski  (AZ) [Multiple-year recipient, also 2012]
2008		Dwight Hempel  (VA)		2009		Ben Collins  (ID)
2006		Beau McClure  (AZ) [Multiple-year recipient, also 2012]		2007		Barbara Guest  (CO)
2004		Pat Entwistle  (ID)		2005		Bill Barker  (AZ)
2002		Larry Peterson  (UT)		2003		Van Manning  (WA)
2000		Carl Enix  (VA)		2001		Phil Moreland  (AZ)
1998		Pat Harvey  (MD)		1999		Keith Miller  (AZ)
1996		Glen and Marion Collins  (AZ)		1997		Vince Riley  (VA)
1994		Ed Zaidlicz  (MT)		1995		Paul Rigtrup  (AZ)

Special Posthumous Recognition Award

Gary D. Bauer (Arizona) - Awarded in 2000   The Public Lands Foundation proudly recognizes Gary D. Bauer (posthumously) for his outstanding professional performance as Chairman of the Executive Partner Committee for the Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement ....