The Bud Bird Award in Salmon Conservation is the highest honour to be conferred by the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA).
It is awarded annually to a deserving individual, group, organization or business that has exemplified and practiced a deep and lasting commitment to the conservation of the wild Atlantic salmon and or to safeguarding the environmental integrity of the Miramichi River watershed for the benefit of all species.
The Award recognizes constructive and innovative leadership in any or all areas of activity that have impact upon environmental protection and conservation of the wild salmon species, including but not limited to volunteerism and or the practice of advocacy, politics, Indigenous relations, climate action, academia, industry, business or commercial river management.
Named in honour of Bud Bird, O.C., the Award recognizes and applauds Bud’s dedicated commitment and service to the conservation of the wild Atlantic salmon. In addition to having served as President, Board Chair and Chairman Emeritus of the MSA, other notable leadership roles included Director of Atlantic Salmon Federation, Canada’s Commissioner to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) and New Brunswick’s Minister of Natural Resources (1978-1982).
Nominations for this Award will be accepted throughout the year from MSA members and other like-minded parties, with a Selection Committee reviewing and recommending deserving Award recipient(s) for Board consideration and approval at the first BOD meeting following the February 15th submission deadline.
An appropriate work of art will be presented as a lasting symbolic gift for each Award recipient, and a public announcement describing the Award and its citation will be released by the MSA at the time of public presentation.
To nominate an individual, group, organization or business or organization, please submit the appropriate documentation as is outlined in the Nomination Guidelines.
Note the yearly deadline for nominations is February 15th.
Nomination Guidelines
- To nominate an individual or organization, please submit a cover letter including the name, address, telephone number and email address for the individual being nominated and/or the appropriate contact person if nominating a group, organization or business. Include the same information for the nominator.
- Provide a written overview of the nominee’s contributions to the conservation of the wild Atlantic salmon and or to safeguarding the environmental integrity of the Miramichi River watershed for the benefit of all species, including but not limited to the areas of volunteerism, political advocacy, Indigenous relations, climate action, academia, industry, business or commercial river management.
- Provide details on any relevant awards or honours the nominee has received in recognition of their efforts, achievements and or contributions to salmon conservation and or the broader salmon conservation community.
- Provide any supporting reference(s) and or testimonial(s) you may wish to share in support of your nomination.
- Submissions should be no longer than 3 pages, excluding any references/testimonials.
- Nominations and any accompanying materials may be submitted via e-mail to admin@miramichisalmon.ca or hard copies mailed to the Miramichi Salmon Association, 485 Route 420, South Esk, NB E1V 4L9.
Nominations must be received no later than February 15th in each respective year