Nominations are being accepted for the 2003 Buffett Award for Indigenous Leadership in Conservation, sponsored by Ecotrust. The $25,000 award will be presented to an individual whose leadership has improved the economic, environmental, political and social conditions in his or her region. The award may be used for one or more of the following activities: professional development, program improvement, research, or a traditional activity, or ceremonial participation. Additional information is available from Ecotrust. Who may be nominated? First Nation or Tribal members who are at least 35 years old. Individuals must have worked with an indigenous group or community located on the Pacific Coast region between San Francisco and Alaska. The closing date for applications is August 1, 2003. Contact Ecotrust at info@ecotrust.org, and read more about the award on the Ecotrust website.
