Distinguished Service to Rural Life Award Recognize outstanding contributions to rural life, people, or policy
Award Overview
Recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for outstanding contributions to rural life, people, or policy—especially in non-academic settings.
Eligibility
- Individuals, organizations, or collectives
- RSS membership not required
- Intended to recognize excellence in non-academic settings
Requirements
- Cover letter outlining the major contributions of the nominee
- Biographic sketch
- 2–4 letters of support
- Up to 3 evidentiary materials
Award
- Award Recognition and Plaque
- Two nights hotel coverage at the conference hotel
- Up to $1000 in travel expense reimbursement
- One year membership to RSS