Melanson+Award

Melanson Award - to be awarded at the SOEEA Conference 40th Celebration Dinner, Saturday 26th September 2009 (SOEEA logo for pic...???) The Bernie Melanson Award is a prestigious award given in memory of an exceptional outdoor educator. The recipient has demonstrated a long term commitment to outdoor and environmental education. The outstanding educator is someone who has used innovative teaching techniques and has demonstrated an extensive knowledge of natural environments. This individual takes a holistic approach to outdoor education and has shown the effort to share his/her love of the outdoors unselfishly. Obviously this outdoor educator practices "walking lightly on this earth" and uses every opportunity to share this philosphy in his/her professional and personal life. Criteria for receiving the award: 1. The candidate shall be an active participant in outdoor environmental education in Saskatchewan. 2. The candidate need not be a member of the Saskatchewan Outdoor and Environmental Education Association. Nomination procedures: 1. All members of the Association are entitled to nominate persons for the award providing that they obtain the endorsement of one other member. 2. A nominator will provide a statement fully describing the contributions and achievements on the nominee complete with supporting documents, such as newspaper clipping or photographs. Pertinent biographical data should be stated briefly. Please send nominations for the Melanson Award to the Past President - Peta White (petajwhite@wn.com.au).

- Winner Kim Archibald