Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Nominations close March 13 for Sammy Awards

Vancouver, WA – The deadline for entering a nomination for the 2009 Clark County Sammy Awards is quickly approaching. March 13 will be the last day to submit nominations for individuals, groups and projects making outstanding contributions to salmon recovery in Clark County.

First held in 2001, the Sammy Awards have recognized the hard work of many volunteers over the years. This year’s celebration will take place on June 11 at the City of Vancouver Water Resource Education Center from 3 to 5 p.m.

Potential Sammy Award nominees might include:


§ Habitat restoration projects

§ Education and outreach efforts

§ Grassroots, neighborhood association or school projects

§ A business or organization implementing salmon-friendly or best management practices

§ Special or lifetime achievements for individuals committed to salmon recovery

§ Other volunteer activities

Nomination forms can be found on the Clark County ESA Web site: www.saveoursalmon.com, or you can request a form by calling 397-2022, ext. 2.

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