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Outstanding Public Lands Professional Awards

Managers/Managerial - Administrative Award				Technical/Operational Award
2009		Richard Prather Proj 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 Fall 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		Ron Hanson Outdoor Recreational Planner Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne WY
2002		Clint Oke Assistant Field Manager Elko NV		2002		Group Award - recipients Upper Snake River District Idaho Falls ID
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 Lake View OR

Outstanding Public Land Professional Group Award

Lifetime Service Award

	Beirne, James P.  [     -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 ....
	Booker, Edward  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 homesite occupancy issues.
	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.
	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  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.
	Leavell, William  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  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 ....
	Wilson, John F.  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 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 .....

Landscape Stewardship Awards

2009
2009		Group	Oregon	Luckiamute Watershed Council
2009		Group	California	Friends of the Desert Mountains
2009		Individual	Nevada	Jon Griggs
2009		Individual	Nevada	Dale Porter and Paul Sawyer
2008
2008		Group	Idaho	Framing Our Community, Elk City, Idaho
2008		Individual	Arizona	Jan Holder [Gila Watershed Partnership]
2007
2007				No nominations received for 2007
2006
2006		Group	Colorado	Dave Harr and Jerry Jack for their vision, hard work and adherence to principles that were important to the success of the Owl Mountain Partnership
2006		Group	Colorado	Linda Luther and Allan Belt for their vision, transformational thinking and dedication to the San Miguel Watershed Coalition

Landscape Stewardship Certificates of Appreciation

2009
2009		Group	New Mexico	Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Trail Association (CARTA)
2009		Group	Colorado	Colorado Natural Area Program (CNAP) Volunteers  [Brian Kurzel]
2009		Group	Oregon	Friends of the Oregon Badlands Wilderness (aka The Fobbits) and Gavin Hoban
2009		Individual	Arizona	Owen Garner
2009		Group	New Mexico	Restore New Mexico Partnership
2009		Group	Utah	Sand Rock Ridge Riders
2008
2008		Group	Arizona	Arizona Motorcycle Racing Association
2008		Individual	Nevada	Boies Ranches, Inc.
2008		Individual	Utah	D. J. Palmer
2008		Group	Arizona	Friends of Saddle Mountain
2008		Group	Wyoming	Kirby Creek Coordinated Resource Management Group
2008		Group	Colorado	Outdoor Stewardship Institute
2008		Individual	California	Ray Iddings, Jr.
2008		Group	Wyoming	Rock Springs Grazing Association

BLM 50th Anniversary Decadal Awards (made in 1996)

1945-55		Russ Penny  [CA]		1956-65		Ed Rowland [NV]
1966-75		Jim Beirne  [WO]		1966-75		Irving Senzel  [WO]
1976-85		Ed Hastey  [CA]		1986-95		Dean Bibles  [WO]

PLF Volunteer of the Year Award 

2008		Dwight Hempel  (VA)		2009		Ben Collins  (ID)
2006		Beau McClure  (AZ)		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

Special Onetime Founder's Award

George Lea - Awarded in 1998