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- Lifetime Service Award
- Outstanding Public Land Professional Awards
- BLM 50th Anniversary Decadal Awards
- Special Posthumous Recognition Award
Lifetime Service Award
2023
Fran Cherry
Fran Cherry Lifetime Service Award The Public Lands Foundation grants to Fran Cherry its Lifetime...
2023
Tom Lahti
Tom Lahti Lifetime Service Award The Public Lands Foundation grants to Tom Lahti its Lifetime...
2021
Ed Roberson
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Edwin L. “Ed” Roberson its Lifetime Service Award for...
2020
A. Ray Keller
The Public Lands Foundation grants to A. Ray Keller its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2020
Tom Warren
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Tom Warren its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2019
Mike Ferguson
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Mike Ferguson its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2019
Wayne Elmore
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Wayne Elmore its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2018
Carson "Pete" Culp
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Carson “Pete” Culp its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2018
Tom Allen
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Thomas J. Allen its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2017
Jeff Holdren
Jeff Holdren Lifetime Service Award The Public Lands Foundation grants to Jeff Holdren its Lifetime...
2017
Ray Brady
Ray Brady Lifetime Service Award The Public Lands Foundation grants to Ray Brady its Lifetime...
2016
Henri Bisson
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Henri Bisson its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2016
Judy Nelson
Shown in the photo are Dick Prather, PLF State Representative for Oregon (l), Judy Nelson...
2016
Mike Pool
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Mike Pool its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2015
Beaumont (Beau) McClure
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Beaumont “Beau” McClure its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2015
Charles W. (Bill) Luscher
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Charles W. (Bill) Luscher its Lifetime Service Award for...
2015
Ed Hastey
The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) grants Ed Hastey its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2014
Edward F. Spang
The Public Lands Foundation Grants to Edward F. Spang its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2014
Elaine Marquis-Brong
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Elaine Marquis Brong its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2013
Al Wright
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Al Wright its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2013
Elaine Y. Zielinski
The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) grants Elaine Zielinski its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2012
D. Dean Bibles
The Public Lands Foundation grants to D. Dean Bibles its Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2012
Kathy Eaton
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Kathy Eaton its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2011
Clair (Sam) Whitlock
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Clair M. Whitlock its Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2011
George D. Lea
The Public Lands Foundation grants to George D. Lea, its Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2010
Glendon E. Collins
The Public Lands Foundation grants Glendon E. Collins its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2010
Robert A. Bennett
1943-2009 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants Robert A. Bennett, posthumously, it’s Lifetime Service Award for excellence...
2009
Andrew J. Senti
Andrew J. Senti is a Realty Specialist in the Colorado State Office who has given...
2009
Vincent Hecker
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation presents to Vince Hecker, posthumously, it’s Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2009
William McIlvain
Bill McIlvain of Huntly, Montana retired in October 2008 after 48 years and 7 months...
2008
Joseph Dose
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Joseph C. Dose, posthumously, its Lifetime Service Award. The...
2008
Richard Thompson
1925-2008
RICHARD THOMPSON received his degree in Forestry from the University of California in 1953. He...
2008
Roland Robison
The Public Land Foundation grants to Roland G. Robison its Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2007
Delmar D. Vail
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Delmar D. (Del) Vail its Lifetime Service Award. This...
2007
Irving Senzel
1914-1993 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Irving Senzel, posthumously, it’s Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2007
William G. "Bill" Leavell
1928-2010
The Public Land Foundation grants William G. Leavell its Lifetime Service Award for excellence in...
2006
Carol Hadley
1937-2016
Carol Hadley’s dedicated public service is an outstanding example of how the professionalism of an...
2006
Deane K. Swichard
Following graduation from college in 1966, Deane went to work for the National Park Service...
2006
Karl Landstrom
1909-2013
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Karl Landstrom its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. The Foundation...
2005
Danny Charlie
The Public Lands Foundation is proud and honored to present its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award...
2005
Joseph T. Fallini
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Joseph T. Fallini, posthumously, it’s Outstanding Lifetime Service Award....
2005
Robert Paul Rigtrup
1927-2003 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Robert Paul Rigtrup, posthumously, its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. ...
2004
Burton W. Silcock
1922-2008
BURT SILCOCK devoted 34 years to the wise use of the of the Nation’s natural...
2004
J. Russell Penny
1913-1999 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to J. Russell ‘Russ’ Penny, posthumously, its Outstanding Lifetime Achievement...
2004
Leon R. Nadeau
1908-1984 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Leon (Lee) Nadeau Its Outstanding Public Lands Service Posthumous...
2004
Mark Lawrence, Sr.
Posthumous
MARK E. LAWRENCE SR. began his natural resource management career in June 1934 as a...
2004
William Mathews
The Public Lands Foundation grants to William L. ‘Bill’ Mathews its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. ...
2003
Edward C. Booker
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation grants to Ed Booker, posthumously, it’s Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. The...
2003
Howard Delano
1913-2010
Howard R. DeLano was born July 4, 1913, in Elmonica Station in northwest Oregon. He...
2003
Marvin Klemme
Posthumous
MARVIN KLEMME was born December 7, 1900, in Commerce, Missouri; and died August 7, 1992,...
2003
Ross Youngblood
1911-2005
ROSS YOUNGBLOOD was born circa 1911 and attended grade schools in California. Encouraged to study...
2002
John F (Jack) Wilson
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded John (Jack) F. Wilson its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award...
2001
Edwin C. (Moose) Zaidlicz
1918-2000 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Edwin C. (Moose) Zaidlicz its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award...
2000
Robert D Nielson
1908-2006
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Robert E. (Bob) Nielson its Outstanding Lifetime Service Award. ...
1999
Gerald Kerr
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Gerald (Gerry) Kerr with its Lifetime Service Award. This...
1998
Edward Pierson
1908-1988 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Ed Pierson its Outstanding Public Lands Service Posthumous Award. ...
1997
Roger R. Robinson
1912-1995 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Roger (Bob) R. Robinson its Outstanding Public Lands Service...
1996
James P. Beirne
1902-1993 | Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded James P. Beirne its outstanding Public Lands Service Posthumous...
1995
Arthur W. Zimmerman
1919-1981 | Posthumous
The Public Lands foundation has awarded Art Zimmerman its Outstanding Public Lands Service Posthumous Award...
1993
Walter H. Horning
Posthumous
The Public Lands Foundation has awarded Walter Horning its Outstanding Public Land Service Posthumous Award. ...
Outstanding Public Land Professional Awards
2023
Gus Warr
Technical/OperationalWild Horse and Burro Specialist
Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office
2016
Gera Ashton
Manager/ManagerialDeputy State Director for Business and Support Services - Arizona State Office
Phoenix, AZ
2008
Karen Rice
Technical/OperationalAssociate District Manager
Idaho Falls District Office. Idaho Falls, ID
2006
Rich Hanson
Technical/OperationalOutdoor Recreational Planner
Phoenix District Office, Phoenix, AZ
2003
Ray Hanson
Technical/OperationalOutdoor Recreational Planner
Wyoming State Office, Cheyenne, WY
2000
Jenny Saunders
Technical/OperationalChief, Branch of Realty & Appraisal
Colorado State Office, Denver, CO
1995
Stew Jacobson
Technical/OperationalOutdoor Recreational Planner
Utah State Office, Salt Lake City, UT
BLM 50th Anniversary Decadal Awards (made in 1996)
J. Russell Penny [CA]
Russ’s experience as a district manager with the Grazing Service helped smooth the transition from...
Edgar I. Rowland [NV]
Ed’s quiet courage is legendary. As a State Director, he left impressions on the Colorado...
Jim Beirne [WO]
As BLM’s Assistant Director for Admin and chief budget officer, he was held in the...
Irving Senzel [WO]
Irv’s knowledge of law and management enabled him to be a dynamic force in the...
Ed Hastey [CA]
Ed’s contribution has been across all levels of the Bureau as a no-nonsense leader. As...
Dean Bibles [WO]
Dean’s career has been one of commitment and protection. His farsightedness enabled him to establish...
Special Posthumous Recognition Award
2000
Gary D. Bauer - Arizona
THE PUBLIC LANDS FOUNDATION proudly recognizes Gary D. Bauer and presents this Certificate, posthumously, in recognition of his dedication and outstanding service, as the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Associate...
1972-2003
Jack Witherspoon -
BIA Certificate of Special Achievement, 1972; BLM Certificate of Training in Negotiated Procurement, 1976; BLM Special Achievement Award, 1978; BLM 10 Year Service Certificate, 1978; USDI Appreciation Award, 1979; BLM...