NCBA is accepting nominations for the 2027 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of cattle producers across the country.
Any individual, group or organization is eligible to nominate one individual or business raising or feeding cattle. While individuals and families may not nominate themselves, they should be involved in the preparation of the application. Past nominees are encouraged to resubmit applications; however, previous winners may not reapply.
Along with a typed application, one nomination letter and three letters of recommendation highlighting the nominee’s leadership in conservation are required. The application deadline is February 15. Nominees do not have to be members of NCBA but should support the objectives of their state and national organization.
Regional winners will be recognized in summer 2027, and the national winner announced during CattleCon 2028 in New Orleans, LA. For more information and to download the nomination packet, click here.
ESAP is made possible with generous support from Corteva Agriscience and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.