Montana Weed Control Association Scholarship
The MWCA awards three scholarships annually to students pursuing a degree in a natural resource management field at an accredited four-year Montana university. For complete details on this scholarship please see the application. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2010
Download Scholarship Application [Word Format]
Congratulations to the 2009 MWCA Awards Winners
Weed Stopper of the Year - Mark Petroni & Peter Lisica
Youth Award - Logan McNeil, Lewis & Clark County 4-H
Agency Weed Fighter - Gil Gale, US Forest Service
Weed District of the Year - Terry Turner, Hill County
Outstanding Commissioner - Ken Ronish, Fergus County Weed
Outstanding Weed Board Member - Bill Michaels, Jr, Yellowstone County
Weed Fighter of the Year - Diana Ericson, Buxton
Weed Fighters United - Smith River Habitat Project
Outstanding Industry Representative - Jim Gordon, Crop Prodution Services
Monumental Screw-up of the Year - Don Dobler, DNRC-Helena
Barb Mullin Lifetime Achievement - Fred King, FWP
MWCA Memorial Fund
The Barb Mullin Memorial Fund was established in 2003, in honor of the Montana State Weed Coordinator who passed away unexpectedly in 2002. Barb was greatly respected in local and national circles for her efforts in noxious weed prevention and management in Montana. In 2006 the Montana Weed Control Association decided to rename this fund to the MWCA Memorial Fund, to reflect the diversity in the organization and honor all those who wish to contribute to this fund.
This fund supports annual awards that recognize an outstanding weed professional in Montana, and provides two cash awards to the best noxious weed project at the Montana State Science Fair for the high school and middle school level,
If you would like to contribute to the MWCA Memorial Fund, please go shopping cart page to make your donation.
Montana Weed Control Association Awards
It’is time to think awards! Who is a super weed fighter? What weed district is doing a great job? Which young person or group is battling weeds? If someone worthy comes to mind, please submit a letter of nomination of this person, group or business to the MWCA Awards Committee for consideration for a Montana Weed Control Association Award.
Nominations have to be received by November 12th.
The review of the nominations and selection of the award winners will take place November 18th in Billings in conjunction with the November board meeting. All members are invited to participate in the selection process.
Eleven major awards may be presented at the MWCA Annual Awards Ceremony during the banquet dinner at the annual conference in January. All awards may not be given every year.
The awards are:
Weed Fighter of the Year
This person is a proven leader who cooperates well with other departments, agencies and people; has instituted an aggressive attack on weeds; and uses unique and innovative approaches to weed control. This award is for non-professional.
Agency Weed Fighter Of The Year
This has the same criteria as the Weed Fighter Award, but is for a person working for a local, state, or federal agency.
Weed Fighters United
This has the same criteria as the Weed Fighter Award, but is for two or more people working together. Please think integrated control as well.
Outstanding Weed District
This award is given to a weed district that has:
- increased public awareness of weed problems
- involved county government and the general public in weed control efforts
- used integrated and innovative approaches to overwhelming problems
- has provided cost-effective means of control within the program
- has shown improvement through on-the-ground treatment at a significant level within the county
- A weed coordinator may only receive this award once within a five year period unless they have moved to another county. Please refer to the attached list to see who has been nominated in the past.
Youth Award
This award is given to young person or group who has completed a unique or effective weed management project. The award consists of a $100 cash prize.
Weed Stopper Award
A cash award of $100 will be awarded to each person who identifies an initial infestation of one of the category III species in a county. Districts are eligible to receive one cash award per year. In addition to the letter, the criteria on the attached form must also be completed.
Industry Award
This award will be given to a business member of the MWCA who goes above and beyond the call of duty. This person or business may include equipment dealers, company representatives, and private, commercial and aerial applicators. These folks assist private landowners as well as governmental agencies, they participate in MWCA activities, support the programs of the MWCA, and are very involved in the weed fight in Montana.
Weed Board Member of The Year Award
This award is given to an outstanding weed board member who displays commitment and dedication to the cause of fighting weeds and making a difference in their Montana county.
Monumental Screw-Up of The Year Award
This award is for an MWCA member who has had a screw-up of some sort this past season. A very special plaque will be given in the honor of the “screw-upee”.
Outstanding Commissioner Award
This award is to be given to an outstanding County Commissioner who is a member of the MWCA. This commissioner takes an active and supportive roll in county weed management programs. They actively participate in county, agency and private weed management programs.
Barb Mullin Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is given to a person who has been active in the MWCA for 10 years or more, demonstrates leadership abilities, and successfully deals with agencies and the public in the noxious weed effort. There is a cash award of $100 to go along with this award. Both public and private individuals may qualify for this award.
Nominate Someone for an Award
Letters of nomination for the above awards should be received (not postmarked) by November 12th to:
MWCA
P.O. Box 315
Twin Bridges, MT 59754
They can also be emailed to becky.kington@mtweed.org A picture of the recipient would be very helpful in producing our annual awards ceremony!
View a list of all past winners here.