Greg Kuny Memorial Labour Service Officer of the Year
Greg Kuny was a Conservation Officer who lost his life on August 1st, 1994, after a long battle with cancer. At the time of his passing Greg was on definite leave from the department at a posting at Geikie River in the Wollaston Lake district. Greg exemplified the dedication and professionalism of the Conservation Officer in Saskatchewan.
View Greg’s Tribute and others on our Officer Tributes page.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Awarded to a Labour Service Conservation Officer
- Both the nominating officer and the nominee must be members of SACO in good standing
- Nominee must have demonstrated a genuine desire to protect Saskatchewan’s resources and develop professionally
- Exceptional ability, initiative and dedication in the performance of their duties, including public education, must have been shown by the nominee
- The nominee must be respected by their peers and the public
- The nominee should not have worked as a Conservation Officer more than 5 years based on seniority earned at the Conservation Officer level. Awards Chairperson will have final decision on overruling this point if needed
- The recipient of this award shall be considered as the Saskatchewan nomination for the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Torch Award
To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Awards Chairperson.
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