Bottineau, ND, January 23, 2025 – The Earth Day Committee and Natural Resources Department of Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is putting out an all-call for 2025 Conservationist of the Year nominees. The annual Conservation Award will be presented during the spring 2025 DCB Earth Day celebration.

Dakota College at Bottineau has developed a Nature, Technology, and Beyond focus which grew from its founding mission in 1906 of providing educational programming for students choosing a career that promotes care and concern for the environment. This focus is uniquely expressed in the college’s original mission that prescribes practical and efficient training in forestry, horticulture, agriculture, nursery, and greenhouse practices, advocating for a trained eye to observe and a skilled hand to execute. Carried through in today’s values remaining student-focused and community-centered.

The DCB Conservation Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and made notable contributions to the conservation, preservation, and enhancement of precious natural resources. This person exceptionally contributes to the development, promotion, and implementation of projects and activities making a significant impact on the common good. Through their efforts, this individual inspires and leads the way toward a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

The 2024 recipient was Jerome Suchor, a retired Field Production Specialist at the ND State Forestry. His dedication to nursery management provided many innovative projects over the years creating efficiencies in the harvesting of trees.

Nominations may be made by contacting Michelle Cauley at 701-228-5498 or michelle.cauley@dakotacollege.edu. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 7, 2025.