Hall of Fame
2012 Hall of Fame Recipient Jack Hufsetler with his familyThe GACDS Hall of Fame preserves the history of the conservation movement in Georgia by recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to soil and water conservation. Any person, living or deceased, who has made unusual and extraordinary contributions in the field of conservation may be nominated. All nominations must be submitted by a current GACDS member.
Nominees for the GACDS Hall of Fame shall be considered based on the following criteria:
1) Demonstration of truly outstanding leadership in the field of soil and water conservation.
2) Made unusual and extraordinary contributions to the protection of Georgia’s soil and water resources.
3) Has received recognition of his/her peers in the field of conservation.
4) Made noteworthy accomplishments in fields other than conservation.
5) Possesses impeccable character.
Completed nominations will be judged by the GACDS Executive Committee. (Members of the Executive Committee are not eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame.) It is not mandatory that the Executive Committee select an honoree each year.
Honorees selected shall be inducted during the Hall of Fame Dinner at the GACDS Annual Meeting. The honoree will be presented with a plaque recognizing his/her induction. Honorees’ names will be added to the permanent GACDS Hall of Fame plaque, which shall be placed at the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission State Office in Athens.
Nomination forms are due by September 30th.