Nomination Form

Coastal Bend Bays Foundation

Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Nomination Form

Submission Deadline: September 13, 2024 11:59pm CST

The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation (CBBF) would like to announce that we are seeking nominees for this year’s Coastal Bend Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Awards.  CBBF’s Awards Program recognizes and honors outstanding Coastal Bend citizens, educators, businesses, governing bodies and other entities. The winners will be chosen based on their significant contributions in the areas of habitat conservation, enhancement, protection, restoration or preservation of the Coastal Bend’s precious natural resources, or in educating the region’s youth and adults about the importance and value of their natural surroundings. Below are the eligible categories*, read through and click the nominate button when ready to submit your nomination for your favorite environmental hero(s)

Nomination info should be 500 words or less. More than 500 words will be disqualified. 

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*Nomination Categories for 2024

  • Coastal Steward Volunteer – For an individual who dedicates time and energy to the preservation and or conservation of the Coastal Bend’s natural resources without any expectation of compensation or recognition.
  • Coastal Steward Professional – An individual who dedicates time and energy to the preservation and conservation of the Coastal Bend’s natural resources as a job while going above and beyond the expectations of the position in time and effort.
  • Coastal Community – For an organization, group or entity providing farsighted stewardship over the Coastal Bend’s natural resources, and for leadership in enhancing the Coastal Bend’s environments.
  • Non‐profit Organization – For a non‐profit Coastal Bend organization that has worked to preserve the region’s natural resource heritage, protect the natural environment, and nurture the prosperity of the Coastal Bend.
  • Education, K through 12 –  For  an  individual  teacher  for  dedication  and effectiveness in educating Texas students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
  • Education, Higher – For a university or college institution, individual professor, or instructor for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texans about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
  • Industry – For a Port‐related Coastal Bend industry for leadership in protection or conservation of Coastal Bend natural resources, and for giving the region’s environments the high priority they deserve.
  • Business – For a Coastal Bend business (not Port‐related) for leadership in protection or conservation of Coastal Bend natural resources, and for giving the region’s environments the high priority they deserve.