Theodore Roosevelt Forever Conservation Award

Nominations are reviewed by the Conservation Award Sub-Committee and a recommendation is presented to the BOCC. The award is presented annually at a BOCC meeting that coincides with National Arbor Day.

Selection criteria

• The nominee must be living and either
  • currently live and/or work in Hillsborough County
  • OR have lived and/or worked in Hillsborough County during the time of their
    outstanding achievements
• The nominee must be someone who shows persistence and dedication to long-term
  conservation of the County's natural resources, demonstrates integrity in performance
  toward conservation goals, and displays attributes of true conservation stewardship
• The nominee must be involved in the community in which they live, lived, or worked
  • They may hold local office, serve as a leader in local civic organizations, and/or serve as a
    leader in local resource organizations
  • Their opinion may be sought, respected, and quoted on resource topics of interest
• The nominee must have made a significant contribution to one or more environmental
  projects, programs, or issues of special concern over their lifetime
• The nominee cannot be a current member of the sub-committee
• Multiple nominations for the same person will be ranked as one nomination.

Contact

For more information email Ross Dickerson or call (813) 672-7876.