OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST NEWS RELEASE TEMPLATES
PRE-CONVENTION: NEWS RELEASE TEMPLATE
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release
(Insert date of release)
Contact: (name and phone number of contact person)
LOCAL CONSERVATIONISTS TO BE HONORED AT STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONVENTION
(insert names and towns of outstanding conservationists) will be honored as outstanding conservationists at a Dec. 8 luncheon at the annual convention of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) in Bloomington, Minn.
“We’re proud of (insert names of conservationists) for what they’ve done in conserving the natural resources in our area,” said (insert name of SWCD supervisor), supervisor of the (insert name of SWCD) Soil and Water Conservation District, which nominated the (insert names of conservationists) for the award. “It’s great to be able to recognize the work they’ve done locally. They’ve provided a wonderful example for us by (insert explanation of what they’ve done to earn the award),” (he/she said).
MASWCD sponsors the Outstanding Conservationist Award, with support from The Farmer magazine. [Add if appropriate: (Names of local conservationists) are also one of the finalists in the Outstanding Conservationist of the Year Award, the winner of which will be announced at the convention.]
Additional information on the event is available on the Association’s web site at www.maswcd.org.
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OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST NEWS RELEASE TEMPLATEs
POST-CONVENTION: NEWS RELEASE TEMPLATE
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release
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Contact: (name and phone number of contact person)
LOCAL CONSERVATIONISTS HONORED AT STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONVENTION
(insert name of company, name of individuals, etc.) (was/were) recently honored as outstanding conservationist(s) at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, December 6-8, 2014 in Bloomington, Minn. (He/She/They) (was/were) selected by the (xxx) Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for the award.
Each year, the state's SWCDs recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding accomplishments in implementing conservation practices and improving Minnesota's natural resources. The award program is conducted with support from The Farmer magazine.
According to (name of SWCD contact), (insert name of organization/individual) was recognized for a variety of reasons. Following is a summary of some of the reasons why (insert name) was chosen:
(list highlights)
(Provide info on conservationist efforts or other details to give local connection)
"We're really proud of (insert name of nominee) and what (he/she/the organization) has done for conservation in (insert county) County," said (insert last name of contact). "(insert name) provides a wonderful example for conservationists by (incorporate unique aspects of why person was nominated)."
For more information on the program, contact (insert last name of contact) at the (insert SWCD name) SWCD, phone (insert phone number).
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