A follow-up clarification for those considering nominations, it is only the
David A. Cahlander Volunteer of the Year Award for which current MOU
officers and/or Board members are not eligible.
Best,
Michelle Terrell
MOU Past President
On Sun, Oct 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM BENJAMIN Douglas <hj70ft...> wrote:
> Seeking Nominations for the 2025 MOU Awards
>
> Send to: <awards...>
>
> It is that time of year again! We are asking for your nominations for the
> awards that we give out annually.
>
> If you added a rare bird to your life or state list this year or learned
> something from a new journal article or research project, consider writing
> a nomination for the Brother Theodore Voelker Award.
>
> If you know someone who has devoted many volunteer hours to help birds or
> birders this year, consider nominating that person for the Volunteer of the
> Year Award.
>
> Do you know a young birder whose involvement in birding and bird-related
> organizations stands out? Consider nominating that person for the Young
> Birder Award.
>
> How about the birder who you’ve admired for years, who perhaps mentored
> you, who has made a name for themself in bird-related endeavors? Consider
> nominating that person for the Thomas S. Roberts Award.
>
> Now is the time to recognize your birding hero/mentor/inspiration by
> nominating them for an MOU Award, to be presented at this year’s MOU Paper
> Session in December.
>
> You will find descriptions of the MOU awards and the names of all previous
> award recipients on the MOU website at http://moumn.org/awards.html > (presentation speeches for the awards are also available online from 2010
> and forward).
>
> Making a nomination is simple. Just provide the MOU Awards Committee with
> a description of the qualifications and contributions that you believe
> makes your nominee a worthy recipient of an award. Your written
> description typically forms the basis for the award presentation, and we
> encourage you to present the award should your nominee win. We know that
> not all folks like to write a presentation or speak publicly, so please
> contact us if you would like assistance in either regard.
>
> Nominations are due by October 24th, and should be sent to Awards
> Committee Chair Liz Harper: <awards...>
>
> Nominees do not have to be members of the MOU. Current MOU officers and/or
> Board members are not eligible for Awards.
>
> The MOU and the Awards Committee thank you in advance for your interest
> and input in these Awards. Without your nominations, we are not able to
> give recognition to the great achievements of our fellow birders.
>
> We accept nominations for Certificates of Appreciation year-round. So
> please send them to the committee if you have someone who meets the
> criteria for this certificate.
>
>
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