Howard L. Wieger's Nebraska Outstanding Wildlife Conservation Award
Michael Forsberg has spent over three decades as a conservationist using photography to tell stories of wildlife and landscapes of North America’s Great Plains. His images have been featured in publications including Audubon, National Geographic, Nature Conservancy, and Sierra magazines. He is the recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography from the Sierra Club, the Environmental Impact Award from the North American Nature Photography Association, and the J. Sherwood Chalmer Medal from The Garden Club of America. Michael’s books include On Ancient Wings – The Sandhill Cranes of North America, Great Plains – America’s Lingering Wild, and Into Whooperland – A photographer’s journey with whooping cranes. Michael is a faculty member in the School of Natural Resources, and he cofounded Platte Basin Timelapse in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Michael Farrell. He is a Fellow with the Center for Great Plains Studies and the Daugherty Water for Food Institute, and a Senior Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers.
Club Awards
Herpetology Club
Timber Rattlesnake Award
Kaitlyn Hanson
The Timber Rattlesnake Award is presented to a club officer who has shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to the club's mission. Through various club meetings and outreach events, they have helped foster an engaging and educational environment for club members and the community.
Blanding's Turtle Award
Trevor Johnson
The Blanding's Turtle Award is presented to a dedicated returning memeber of the club who has consistantly shown passion, commitment, and enthusiasm for tthe study and conservation of reptiles and amphibians.
Tadpole Award
Reagan Grau
The Tadpole Award is presented to an outstanding first-year member of the club who has demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, dedication, and involvement in the club activities. Their energy and commitment have made a positive impact on the club setting a strong example for future club members.
Range Management Club
Trail Blazer Award
Clara Freese
The Trail Blazer Award is given to an individual who has signifcantly contributed to the club during their first year of membership.
Trail Boss Award
Sam Morrow
The Trail Boss Award is given to an individual who has significantly contributed to the club throughout their membership by staying actively engaged, motivated others, and worked hard to prepare for competitions.
Trail Boss Award
Sheridan Wilson
Wildlife Club
Brian Smith Outstanding Student Award
Calysta Gemar
This award, named in honor of UNL student Brian Smith, honors a member of the Wildlife Club in good standing who is a major in Fisheries and Wildlife or Environmental Studies and has been actively involved.
Ron Case Scholarship
Sarah Springer
This award recognizes students in Fisheries and Wildlife who are active members of the club and meet a 3.0+ GPA level. This Scholarship supports students as they pursue their education while involved in leadership.
Ron Case Scholarship
Calysta Gemar
Out in CASNR Club
Outstanding Student Award
Kennedy Whiting
The OUTstanding Student Award recognizes the exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact of a student who has made valuable contributions to the CASNR community. This award honors a student who has gone above and beyond in fostering inclusivity, advocacy, and visibility, particularly through their involvment with OUT in CASNR and other campus initiatives.
School of Natural Resources Awards
Graduate Student Meritorious Award
Katie Campbell, Ph.D. Candidate
The Meritorious Graduate Student Award is given to honor our best students, recognizing academic achievements, research, teaching contributions, leadership accomplishments, service and personal qualities demonstrated during their tenure in the School of Natural Resources.
Graduate Student Meritorious Award
Jake Harvey, M.S. Candidate
Postdoctoral Excellence Award
Sumaiya Tabassum
This award recognizes a postdoctoral associate for exceptional work and service.
Staff Recognition Award
Jeremy Hiller
This award recognizes the positive contributions of a School of Natural Resources or Natural Resources Business Center (NRBC) staff member.
Staff Recognition Award
Abbey Snyder
Faculty Inspiration Award
Daniel Uden
This award is student nominated and recognizes faculty who inspire our students.
Staff Inspiration Award
Jeremy Hiller
This award recognizes is student nominated and recognizes staff who have inspired our students.
Early Career Faculty Award
Ann Powers
This award recognizes faculty who have impacted the School's mission within the first 6 years of their career at UNL.
Early Career Faculty Award
Mark Vrtiska
Extended Service Faculty Award
David Wedin
This award recognizes faculty who have made a substantial impact on the School's mission over the course of their career at UNL.
Early Career Excellence Alumni Award
Wyatt Koehler
This award recognizes alumni who have graduated from UNL within the last 10 years and have shown a great impact in their career field.
Distinguished Service Alumni Award
Tony Barada
This award recognizes alumni who have made a substantial impact over the course of their career, and since graduating from UNL.
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