Awards Committee
The Society for Range Management awards is designed to recognize members and nonmembers who have made outstanding contributions to the science and art of rangeland resource management. Awards are presented at the Society’s Annual (Winter) Meeting.
Jeffrey L. Beck, PhD
Chair/President
Chair/President: Jeffrey L. Beck, PhDChair-Elect: Brenda SimpsonChair/President
Objectives of the SRM Awards Committee
- Compile a list of nominees for SRM Honor Awards annually and update a documentation file on nominees whose achievements in the science and art of range-related resource management qualify them for an award or citation by the Society.
- Compile and maintain a list of awards and citations offered by foundations, corporations, and other award-granting organizations outside the Society and their criteria for qualifications.
- Annually review the SRM Honor Awards program and make suggestions for improving the program to the Board of Directors.
Award Categories
The FREDERIC G. RENNER AWARD is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Society for Range Management. The primary criterion for selection of a recipient for this award is sustained outstanding accomplishment(s) in, or continuing contribution(s) to, any aspect of range science and range management by an active and contributing member of the Society. One award can be given annually.
W. R. CHAPLINE LAND STEWARDSHIP AWARD gives special recognition to members of the Society for exceptional accomplishments and contributions in the application of the art and science of range management to specific rangeland entities such as wildlife and domestic livestock use on such lands. One award can be given annually.
W. R. CHAPLINE RESEARCH AWARD gives special recognition to members of the Society for exceptional and sustained research accomplishments in range science and associated disciplines. One award can be given annually.
SUSTAINED LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented by the Society to members for long-term contributions to the art and science of range management and to the Society for Range Management. More than one award can be given annually.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented by the Society for outstanding achievement for eminently note-worthy contributions to the range profession to members and other qualified individuals and groups working with rangelands. This award is given in Stewardship and Academic streams. Several awards can be given annually.
OUTSTANDING YOUNG RANGE PROFESSIONAL AWARD is presented by the Society to an individual member who has demonstrated extraordinary potential and promise as a range management professional. This award is presented as an encouragement for outstanding performance by young men and women entering the profession of range management. The nominee shall not have reached his or her 40th birthday by January 1st of the year the award is to be conferred. More than 1 award can be given annually.
The title of FELLOW is conferred upon members of the Society in recognition of exceptional service to the Society and its programs in advancing the science and art of range-related resource management. This high honor is granted in the belief that special recognition should be given for exceptional and dedicated service to the Society.
The YPC OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER (formerly APPRENTICE MEMBER) AWARD is presented by the Society to an individual member who has shown outstanding dedication to the Society within the first five (5) years of their career. This award is meant as an encouragement for young professionals that make the difficult transition from SRM student member, to fully-engaged professional members of the society.
EXCELLENCE IN RANGE MANAGEMENT AWARDS
The objective of the Excellence in Rangeland Management Award is to demonstrate to the public and other rangeland managers, outstanding examples of rangeland management which result in long-term health and sustainability of the range resource while providing efficient production of livestock, wood products, water, wildlife, aesthetic values, recreation, and other non- commodity values.
The objective of the Excellence in Rangeland Management Award is to demonstrate to the public and other rangeland managers, outstanding examples of rangeland management which result in long-term health and sustainability of the range resource while providing efficient production of livestock, wood products, water, wildlife, aesthetic values, recreation, and other non- commodity values.
AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SRM OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual for their important contributions to the profession of range management including long and dedicated service. See details in the Awards Handbook.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual for their important contributions to the profession of range management including long and dedicated service. See details in the Awards Handbook.
TRAIL BOSS CLUB AWARD
The President and the Board of Directors of SRM have reserved to themselves the discretion of recognizing with the Trail Boss Club Award individuals, firms, or organizations contributing $10,000.00 or more to the Society for Range Management. See details in the Awards Handbook.
The President and the Board of Directors of SRM have reserved to themselves the discretion of recognizing with the Trail Boss Club Award individuals, firms, or organizations contributing $10,000.00 or more to the Society for Range Management. See details in the Awards Handbook.
PRESIDENT CLUB AWARDS
The President and the Board of Directors of SRM have reserved to themselves the discretion of recognizing with the President’s Club Award in the two categories of contributions to the Society: 1. Financial Contributions to the Society 2. Outstanding Membership Recruitment. Recipients are considered welcome guests, without additional invitation, to any function or open house hosted by the President of the Society for Range Management as part of his official duties. See details in the Awards Handbook.
The President and the Board of Directors of SRM have reserved to themselves the discretion of recognizing with the President’s Club Award in the two categories of contributions to the Society: 1. Financial Contributions to the Society 2. Outstanding Membership Recruitment. Recipients are considered welcome guests, without additional invitation, to any function or open house hosted by the President of the Society for Range Management as part of his official duties. See details in the Awards Handbook.