The Outstanding State Conservationist Award is an award given each year to a state conservationist who has shown exceptional service to the National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA). NRCS State Conservationists are nominated by members, along with support from partner organizations. Nominations include the nominees’ outstanding ability to: collaborate with state agencies and partners, provide resources and training, tailor NRCS operations for their state, and prioritizing the landowner/operator. We encourage State Conservation Agencies to work with their state partners in submitting nominations. This award is presented during the NACD Annual Meeting.