Nominations sought for 2022:
The Sand County Foundation proudly presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners dedicated to leaving their land better than how they found it. They exemplify the spirit of Leopold’s land ethic.
In Kentucky, Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award in partnership with a number of state organizations, including KWOA. The Leopold Conservation Award recipient receives $10,000 and a crystal award.
Criteria include: Conservation Ethic; Resilience; Leadership and Communication; Innovation and Adaptability; Ecological Community; Water Management
Application Deadline: April 1, 2022 The committee prefers application materials to be sent electronically to (email removed, application closed). Materials may be also be mailed with a postmark of April 1, 2022 to:
Leopold Conservation Award
c/o Kentucky Association of Conservation District
P.O. Box 4027
Frankfort, KY 40604-4027
Application PDF on their website (application closed).