SDCA Awards
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Leopold Award
The Leopold Conservation Awards recognize landowners actively committed to a land ethic. Working with prominent state conservation partners, Sand County Foundation presents the award, which consists of $10,000 and a Leopold crystal, in settings that showcase the landowners’ achievements among their peers.
Environmental Stewardship
The Environmental Stewardship Award has annually recognized the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle producers from across the nation. Regional and national award winners have been commended for their commitment to protecting the environment and improving fish and wildlife habitats while operating profitable cattle operations. The common trait among all winners is the desire to leave the land in better shape for future generations while also inspiring the next generation of land stewards.
While the program highlights stewardship, it also provides fellow cattle producers with examples and ideas which may be useful on their own farm and ranching operations.
South Dakota Award Winners
Leopold Conservation Award
2022
The Bien Ranch
Veblen, South Dakota
Environmental Stewardship Award
2015 Region VII Kopriva Angus- Jim & Karen Kopriva; Lee Kopriva; Angela Kopriv Raymond SD
2014 Region VII Rock Hills Ranch- Lyle & Garnet Perman; Luke & Naomi Perman, Lowry SD
2012 Region VII Slovek Ranch, Bill Slovek- Philip SD
2011 Region VII Center of the Nation Cattle Company- Jeff & Kim Smeenk, Newell SD
2009 Region VII Daybreak Ranch- Jim Faulstich, Highmore SD
2001 Region VII Nagel Feedlots-John M Nagel, Owner-Springfield SD
2000 Region VII Cammack Ranch Supply-Gary Cammack, Union Center SD
1998 Region VII Jones Ranches-Ralph D Jones, Midland SD
1995 Region VII Clarence Mortenson, PierreSD