Jim McDonough Award

Through Jim McDonough's generosity and long-time support for professional excellence in wildlife management, a trust and award program have been established. Jim McDonough is noted for his many years of research on cottontail rabbits and white-tailed deer in Massachusetts. He has been a leader in the Northeast Section and New England Chapter for many years. This award was established in 1988.

Criteria

The nominee must be:

1. A member of The Wildlife Society and a member of the respective section and chapter, if any, in which that individual resides.
2. A Certified Wildlife Biologist.
3. A person who has made, or is making, a significant contribution to the wildlife profession by being an active member/participant of The Wildlife Society, especially at local levels (i.e., chapter and section).

The individual must have made (or is still making) contributions that reflect well on professional biologists through program implementation and development of new techniques or approaches in an area or in a state or province.

The person should be the kind recognized by his/her fellow workers as a solid contributor and a "true professional," but who has gone without major awards, citations, or prominent recognitions.

The recipient will receive a suitable plaque and a monetary award of up to $500 depending on the amount of money in the interest account.

Nomination Instructions

Any Society member may submit a nomination for the Jim McDonough Award. The nomination consists of a clear and concise statement justifying the nomination in terms of the criteria and accomplishments.

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