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Last updated: 4 Apr 2016

• The ASFWB Wall of Fame
• ASFWB Merit Award
• ASFWB Fish & Wildlife Research Grant
• David J. Cartwright Memorial Scholarship

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The ASFWB Wall of Fame

Location:
The Wall of Fame is currently located in the Atlantic Regional Headquarters of the Canadian Wildlife Service in Sackville, NB.

Virtual Wall of Fame

Background:
The idea of establishing a Wall of Fame arose out of discussions at the AGM held at Le Motel Habitant, Richibucto, NB, in September, 1993. At the AGM held in October, 1995 at Liscombe Lodge, Liscombe Mills, NS, a committee was struck consisting of Al Smith, Colin MacKinnon, and Rosemary Curley. The committee drafted guidelines and arranged for the Wall to be established. It was further decided that the initial inductee should be Robie W. Tufts, and the committee was authorized to prepare a plaque with a picture and history of his accomplishments.

Objects:

a. To recognize and honour the outstanding achievements of individuals who have attained prominence and distinction in the fish and wildlife resource field, and who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of wildlife conservation in the Atlantic Provinces.

b. To permanently record and to give public prominence to the achievements of those inducted into the Wall of Fame.

Administration:
All matters relating to the ASFWB Wall of Fame including its operation and maintenance shall rest with the Wall of Fame Committee (WOFC) appointed from the membership by the ASFWB Executive. One member of the WOFC should be from the host organization who is housing the Wall of Fame (currently CWS). The Executive shall oversee the administration of the Wall, but the WOFC will be charged with the following responsibilities:

i. ensure that all records and possessions of the Wall of Fame shall be maintained;

ii. serve as the selection committee and be the final determining body for induction of members of the Wall of Fame; and

iii. oversee the preparation of all documentation and other items required for enrollment.

Finances:
The cost of establishing and maintaining the Wall shall be borne by the Society. The Society shall approve annual expenditures required to bring new inductees into the Wall at each of its annual meetings and shall be listed as a budget item by the Secretary Treasurer. Cost should not exceed $500 per annum.

Eligibility for Enrollment:

a. Any nominees who by outstanding achievement have attained prominence in the fields of fish and wildlife resource conservation, or who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of wildlife conservation in the Atlantic Region shall be eligible.

b. Candidates must have concluded their (full time) careers.

Form of Enrollment

a. PLAQUE - approximately 15" X 18" and consisting of a bronze face on wood backing, or made of composite stone, bearing a laser etching of a full head profile of the inductee and a brief citation of not more than 50 words in both official languages.

b. LIFE HISTORY ACCOUNT - A brief account of the inductee's professional career, awards, citations in approximately 500 words to be printed in columnar bilingual format and laminated onto a 1 cm backing stock and to be hung directly below the plaque.

c. PRESS RELEASE - A press release is to be prepared and released by the Society at the time of the official induction.

Selection Committee
The ASFWB shall appoint the WOFC which will serve as the selection committee. The selection committee will be all or part of the WOFC and should consist of a chair and two additional members. Appointments should be made for a 3 year term with one member resigning each year and replaced by a new member. members can be reappointed for successive terms

Basis of Selection of Candidates:
Candidates for induction can be selected in one of two ways:(i) from a listing that is prepared every five years and is sanctioned by the AGM. The listing will be prepared by the selection committee and all candidates placed on this list will be chosen based on their outstanding contribution to fish and wildlife conservation in the region, or (ii) any member of the Society can forward a nomination to the selection committee as long as the nomination is made on an official nomination form and is received no later than the 31^st day of October. Candidates must have resided in the region and spent the majority of their careers working in this region.

Timing of Induction:
The selection committee will annually make an announcement of the candidate to be inducted, at the AGM held each fall. However, nominations need not to be presented each year. Once accepted at the AGM, the formal induction will then occur six months later at the annual Spring Seminar of the Society, normally held each April in Sackville, NB, or alternatively at the following AGM.

Guidelines for Nominations:

1. The nomination must have the consent of the nominee. If the nominee is deceased, the consent of the family should be obtained, if possible.

2. Include all personal information about the nominee as requested on the nomination form.

3. Be sure to include dates for all milestones in the nominee's career, career highlights and any awards or significant achievements.

4. If quoting from books, newspapers, letters, etc., include photocopies in support of the nomination.

5. Arrange the information in chronological order from earliest to most recent.

6. Ensure the information is accurate and fully supports the nomination.

Nomination Forms:

APPLICATION FORM (MSWORD)

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ASFWB Merit Award

Each year, nominations are accepted for the ASFWB Merit Award, which is presented at the Annual Fall Meeting. This award formally acknowledges the achievements and contributions of a deserving individual to fish and wildlife biology.

Criteria for Selection:
The award will be presented for distinguished service over a period of time or for recent outstanding achievement in the field of fish and wildlife biology. Candidates may be evaluated from a diversity of activities, including:

1. their role in the conservation of rare and endangered species;
2. the conservation of important habitats;
3. the increase in public awareness of the importance of fish and wildlife management;
4. their contribution to professional societies; and
5. the implementation of sound fish and wildlife management in the Atlantic Region.

Candidates must be residents of the Atlantic Region and members of ASFWB. An awards committee consisting of the ASFWB executive shall determine to who the award will be presented. The award will only be presented if in the opinion of the committee, there is a nominee worthy of the award. No member of the current executive will qualify for the nomination. Nominations received in any year which are passed over, will automatically be considered in the subsequent two years.

Merit Award Recipients
1987	Dave Harris, NS
1988	Bruce Smith, PEI
1989	Fred Payne, NS
1990	Diane Griffin, PEI
1991	[no recipient]
1992	Al Smith, PEI
1993	Louis LaPierre, NB
1994	[no recipient]
1995	Rudy Stocek, NB
1996	[no recipient]
1997	Bill Prescott, NB Daryll Guignon, PEI
1998	Gerry Parker, NB
1999	[no recipient]
2000	[no recipient]
2001	Bob Bancroft, NS
2002	Dr. Joseph J. Kerekes
2003	[no recipient]
2004	Randy Dibblee

If you know someone who should be nominated, then please provide :

• Name and address of nominee;
• Brief explanation of the nature of his or her contribution or service to fish and wildlife biology; and
• Your name, address and signature.

Forward all this information to Stephanie Walsh via email (stephanie.walsh@nspower.ca)

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ASFWB Fish & Wildlife Research Grant

The ASFWB Fish & Wildlife Research Grant was established in the fall of 1994 to assist members who are conducting or supervising wildlife or fisheries research in Atlantic Canada. The grant provides funding up to $500 annually for research projects. Applicants must be members of ASFWB, and projects must be conducted in Atlantic Canada. Projects that are largely government sponsored or funded are not eligible for this award. Any aspect of fish and wildlife research will be considered, but projects with applied management goals will receive preference. Applications for funding may be submitted at any time. Grant(s) will be announced at the ASFWB Spring Seminar (usually in April) each year. For consideration, applications must be received by the president no later than March 31^th. The first award was disbursed in 1996.

APPLICATION FORM

Please include your name, address, affiliation, telephone number(s), fax number(s), and e-mail, sign and date your application, and email the application and supporting documents to: Stephanie Walsh (stephanie.walsh@nspower.ca)

Past Research Grant Recipients
YEAR	NAME	University	Amount
1996	John MacMillan	Acadia University	$500
	"Thermal effects of freshwater impoundments on salmonids"
1997	Josette Mallet	U. de Moncton	$500
	"A comparison of wetland avifauna use in natural versus impounded freshwater marshes within the Tantramar Dykelands, NB"
1998	Jeff Bowman	UNB (Fredericton)	$250
	"Validity of the point count method for censusing red squirrels"
	Jonathan Oxley	Acadia University	$250
	"Factors affecting Leach's petrel burrow distribution on Bon Portage Island, NS"
1999-2002	No submissions.
2003	Joe Nocera	UNB	$250
	Jeff Reader	Acadia	$250

David J. Cartwright
Memorial Scholarship

The David J. Cartwright Memorial Scholarship was established by the ASFWB in 1991, following the untimely death in a vehicle accident of David J. Cartwright in October 1990. Dave was a member and strong supporter of the ASFWB for many years and contributed to wildlife management in Atlantic Canada as Furbearer Biologist with the NB Department of Natural Resources & Energy.

The 1-year Scholarship is awarded annually and is open to full-time students on the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick (UNB) entering the final year of Forestry (Wildlife Option) or Science (Biology Option). Potential candidates should have combined scholastic ability with a demonstrated interest in wildlife management. The Scholarship is awarded by UNB on the recommendation of the Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Science. The ASFWB serves as donor of the Scholarship, which is variable in the amount awarded.

The award was established in the fall of 1994, and was first disbursed in 1996. Past recipients of the award are listed below:

YEAR	NAME	ADDRESS	FACULTY	AWARD
1993	Megan Williams	Toronto, ON	Forestry	$300
1994	Kevin J. Connor	Fredericton NB	Biology	$300
1995	George Banfield	Fredericton NB	Forestry	$450
1996	Carvell Fenton	New Glasgow NS	Forestry	$450
1997	Holly Arnold	Alisa Craig, ON	Forestry	$700
1998	Julia Linke	Fredericton, NB	Forestry	$800
1999	David Etheridge	Sussex, NB	Forestry	$700
2000	Greg MacKeigan	Sydney River, NS	Forestry	$800
2001	Megan Finley	Fredericton, NB	Biology	$450
2002	Chris Hennigar	Truro, NS	Forestry	$795
2003	Vanessa Kilburn	Fredericton, NB	Biology	$1,000
2004	Glen Forbes	Zealand, NB	Forestry	$1,000

To apply for this award, please contact UNB (Fredericton).

Donations to the David J. Cartwright Scholarship are eligible for charitable donation receipts in both Canada and the United States (must include name and complete address of the donor). Send a cheque or money order, made payable to the University of New Brunswick or pledges made by VISA or MasterCard (include number and expiry date) accompanied by a note indicating that they are for the David J. Cartwright Scholarship should be sent to: Office of Development, University of New Brunswick, PO Box 4400, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 6C2.

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