Purpose and Description | To publicly acknowledge those individuals who have worked to further birding and conserve bird habitat in Maine. This award is intended to recognize those unheralded people who have labored mainly behind the scenes and may have been overlooked and unacknowledged for their contributions. It is presented to no more than one recipient each year (unless we recognize a collaborative effort by two or more people).

Criteria

• Outstanding service, professionally or as a volunteer, to promote birding and to conserve critical bird habitat
• Track record of bringing people together to achieve results in birding and bird conservation
• Effectively work alone or with others to educate the public on the importance of birds as a critical indicator of ecological health and the importance of conserving habitat.
• History of fostering or supporting a conservation organization or foundation seeking to conserve critical or intact tracts of land, water bodies, and habitat
• Extensive and substantial contributions to birding and bird conservation

Required Nomination Materials | Due by May 1 each year

• Name of nominee and complete contact information
• Current CV or resume from the nominee
• Clear and concise statement from the nominator justifying the Nomination and addressing the award criteria
• Letter(s) of endorsement from colleagues that address the award criteria

Send to| alaliberte@rlht.org, Subject: Bicknell Nomination

Selection Process | The Rangeley Birding Festival core team (minimum of five members) will review nominations and choose a winner by consensus if possible or by vote, if necessary, by May 1 each year. Award will be presented at the annual Rangeley Birding Festival in June in Rangeley, ME.