SACO Special Recognition Award

The SACO Special Recognition Award is given out annually to an individual(s) or organization that has made a significant contribution to the protection of our natural resources, as well as promoting the professional image of Conservation Officers in Saskatchewan.

DETAILS

Call for nominations go out in early January.
Nominations are accepted from Conservation Officers who are members of SACO in good standing.
No limit to the number of nominations in this category.
Nominating officer must describe in detail why the person or organization is being nominated. This would include job related duties, but highlight the way that the nominee assists Conservation Officers.
Recipient will be invited to the annual SACO Convention and given 2 free tickets. No other costs will be provided.

CRITERIA

Years of work and how the nominee is able to assist the Conservation Officer.
How the nominee has helped SACO.
Recognition for good work which promotes the role of a CO and what significant contribution the nominee has made.

To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Awards Chairperson.

PAST RECIPIENTS

2018 – Dave Halstead and Leila Benmerrouche

2017 – Jamie Gibson, Andrea Busse, Stacy Lloyd, Andrea Minter

2016 – Marnie Zimmer, Trent Bollinger, Mark Duffy, Barry Noweselsky

2015 – Tim Loran

2014 – N/A

2013 – Quill Lake Co-Op, Saskatoon Office, Cyndi Dyck, Buffalo Narrows RCMP

2012 – Tanya Riabko, Paul Deneer

2011 – Bill Lozinski, Jamie Paschke

2010 – It’s A Zoo

2009 – Dwayne Douglas, Otto Olson, Dianne Doerr

2008 – N/A

2007 – Glen Herman, Steve Kritzer

2006 – Merv Swanson, Cathi Beckel

2005 – Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

2004 – Mike Flodell, Robin VanKoughnett, Bruce Wield, Streamline, Colin McConnell

2003 – Doug Lucyshyn, Dave Silversides, Nick Crane

2002 – Mitch McAdam, Barry Stricker, Eric Braaten, Dave Heidel, Tim Theile (Ducks Unlimited), Trever Plews (Ducks Unlimited), Rick Wyatt (S.A.F.E.), Carrie Senger

2001 – George Lacert, Chuck Lees, Robin Hilts, Kerry Wisser

2000 – Cst. Gord Pope (Saskatoon Police Service)

1999 – Echo Charlie, Dr. Gary Wobeser, Rick Ashton

1998 – N/A

1997 – N/A

1996 – N/A

1995 – N/A

1994 – N/A

1993 – RCMP Forensics

1992 – Barrie Stricker

1991 – Randy Kirkham

1990 – Padraig Tunney, Ross MacLennan

1989 – Rick Krehbiel, Rose Nemeth

1988 – John Edwards, Les Oystryk, Dan McGill, Kevin Cowan