The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the country. “Since its inception 35 years ago, this prestigious program has recognized 235 cattle operations for their stewardship efforts,” said NCBA President Buck Wehrbein (WHERE-byne). “We look forward to finding the next deserving stewards and sharing their stories.” Any individual, group, or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. While individuals may not nominate themselves, they should be involved in the preparation of the application. Along with a typed application, one nomination letter, and three letters of recommendation highlighting the nominee’s leadership in conservation are required. Nominees don’t have to be NCBA members, but should support the organization’s objectives. For more information or to download the nomination packet, go to environmentalstewardship.org.
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