Nebraska Soil Health Coalition Seeks Award Nominations by Dec. 1, 2026

The Nebraska Soil Health Coalition (NSHC) is seeking nominations for its two prestigious awards: the Ray Ward Legacy Award and the Alan Moeller Pillar Award, both co-founders of the NSHC. Detailed information about these co-founders and the awards named for them can be found at: https://www.nesoilhealth.org/awards.

Priority criteria for the Ray Ward Legacy Award include:

• Regenerative Impact on Rural Nebraska - The nominee's body of work demonstrably strengthens Nebraska's agricultural communities and rural vitality. The top considerations include: the economic impact, community building, and infrastructure for soil health adoption. 
• Mentorship and Generational Influence - The nominee is committed to developing the next generation of soil health practitioners through teaching, mentorship, or creating pathways for young farmers/ranchers.
• Advances the Nebraska Soil Health Coalition - The nominee makes a significant contribution to advancing the NSHC mission, goals and values.

Priority criteria for the Alan Moeller Pillar Award include:

• Servant Leadership—demonstrates Alan Moeller's spirit of going "above and beyond" through selfless service, visionary work, and unwavering commitment to Nebraska's rural and agricultural communities.
• Hub Engagement and Advancement—is an active participant in activities including the Stakeholder Visioning Group, Producer Learning Communities, and/or the Demonstration and Education Sites that significantly advance Hub achievements— https://www.nesoilhealth.org/strategy
• Advocate and Team Builder—stimulates high-level producer, community, and partner engagement; and involvement in the Coalition.

Nomination Procedure
Nominations can be made by completing and submitting a brief online nomination form by December 1, 2026 at: https://www.nesoilhealth.org/nomination-form. Each nominator may only make one nomination for each award per year chosen from an individual, team or organization. Self-nominations are welcome.

Selections will be made by the NSHC Board in December and awards will be presented to awardees in January/February 2027.