Wildlife Professional Award – Presented annually to a wildlife professional who has, over the course of their career, made an outstanding contribution to wildlife management in South Dakota.

Citizens Award – Presented each year to a South Dakota resident who has made a significant contribution to wildlife in the state.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award – M.S. – Presented annually to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of wildlife ecology and management.

Outstanding Graduate Student Award – Ph.D. – Presented bi-annually to a graduate student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of wildlife ecology and management.

Wildlife Professional and Citizens Award Nomination Guidelines

Graduate Student Award Nomination Guidelines

Graduate Student Award Nomination Form

View a list of past winners here.

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