
Indiana Friend of Conservation Award
Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Closed March 31, 2026
The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ (IASWCD) Friend of Conservation Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to soil and water conservation in Indiana.
This award recognizes those individuals or entities who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to conservation and sustainability.
Eligibility
Nominations can be completed by an individual, business, organization or agency through their local soil and water conservation district (SWCD). Applications must include a signature of approval from an SWCD supervisor and submitted online by the SWCD. Only one application per districts may be submitted each year. Please note that past recipients of this award are not eligible to receive the award again.
Application Instructions
Nominations are submitted online through your local Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) during the nomination period (October 1 – March 31). Only one application per district per year; past recipients are not eligible again. The nomination form is linked on the program page: https://iaswcd.org/conservation-events/awards/friend-of-conservation-award/
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Release Date
October 1, 2025
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Financial Instrument
Grant
Updated July 23, 2026
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