Nominations are now closed for the:
- 2024 Kallemeyn Award, recognizing professional acheivement in research and resource management
- 2024 Wilson Stewardship Award, recognizing environmental stewardship in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed.
Award presentation will be at the 2024 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum, March 6–7, in International Falls, MN
Kallemeyn Award
The 2026 Kallemeyn Award was presented March 12, 2026 during the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum.
The Kallemeyn Award is presented annually by the Foundation to an individual who has demonstrated in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed:
- Outstanding professional achievement in scientific research or resource management.
- Significant contributions to collaborative and cooperative approaches to research or resource management internationally.
Wilson Stewardship Award
The Wilson Stewardship Award is presented by the Foundation to individuals, groups, or projects that have made significant contributions to environmental stewardship in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods watershed through:
- Education, outreach, civic engagement and participation in stewardship initiatives or program development.
- Projects or programs focused on protection, restoration, preservation or reduction of environmental impact and development of sustainable practices.
The Award will be presented at the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum when there’s a deserving recipient as determined by the selection committee.
To nominate someone, please send an email to Teika Newton, Executive Director at