The purpose of this award is to recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding skill and knowledge in practicing sound management and care of rangeland resources. This is a competitive award and only one will be given each year. This award is linked to the ranch. Once a ranch has received the award, it is not eligible to receive it again. If more than one ranch is owned and/or operated by the same person, each ranch is eligible. Nominees must be a member of Texas Sheep and Goats Raisers Association (TSGRA), but membership in TSSRM is desirable but not specifically required. Nominations shall be made by persons who are well acquainted with the ranching and range management practices of the nominee. Nominations may be made by anyone, although all nominations must be concurred in by two members of TSSRM who agree the nominee is truly deserving of this recognition.

Nominations will consist of a one-page narrative describing the accomplishments of the nominee relative to the evaluation criteria. The TSSRM/ORM Committee will evaluate the nominations and select the winning ranch for Outstanding Rangeland Management. Field visits to nominated ranches may be made if necessary.

The ORM Award winner will be recognized during the TSSRM’s Annual Meeting. The nominator will assist the award committee in developing a quality power point presentation, to be shown at the award presentation, highlighting the winner’s achievements.

Evaluation Criteria:
1. Environmental Stewardship Practices, Accomplishments and Goals (50 points)
2. Local, Regional and National Leadership Activities that Improve Conservation Perception of the livestock industry (25 points)
3. Endorsements from individuals, Conservation Organizations and/or Government Agencies, limited to five pages (25 points)

Nomination must be concurred by two TSSRM members with signature below or by attached statement of concurrence.