[Pollinator] Monarch Sustainer of the Year Award - Applications Due 5/31/15

[Kelly Rourke]

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*Monarch Sustainer of the Year Award*, a new initiative to recognize
business in supporting the long-term viability of monarch butterflies by
the *U.S. Business Council on Sustainable Development *and the *Pollinator
Partnership.*



*SEE ATTACHED FOR FULL APPLICATION DETAILS*



The *Monarch Sustainer of the Year Award* recognizes a US business that has
shown exceptional leadership and action in providing habitat and awareness
for monarchs along their migratory corridors. The inaugural award will be
given in the spring of 2015 and is a part of the *Monarch Joint Venture*
(MJV is found at www.monarchjointventure.org ) that strategically supports
the monarch across continent through the North American Monarch
Conservation Plan.



To submit an application for this award please provide a narrative and
supporting documents (photographs, site, plans, outreach plans, etc.) that
highlight the unique and inspiring ways in which your business is
supporting monarchs and meeting the award criteria. The application package
should include a completed cover sheet, a narrative highlighting how your
monarch conservation program meets the stated technical and organizational
criteria, and any supplementary materials that you would like to share.
Please send/upload all attachments as a PDF.



*Key Dates*

June 25th 2014 – Program Introduction

*May 31st 2015 – Deadline for applications *

June 15th 2015– Pollinator Week 2015 – Announcement of Winner



*Award Criteria*

*To qualify for the Monarch Sustainer of the Year Award an organization
must make an effort to increase and/or enhance nectar and host plants
within the migratory pathways of monarchs.  Activities can be focused on
single localities or on multiple sites within the Pacific, Central, and
Eastern migratory routes. *



Technical Criteria - *Provide clean and safe habitat for monarchs.*

*·         **Milkweed is essential and a successful monarch conservation
plan cannot be developed without the right species of milkweed in the right
place. Monarch caterpillars need this to survive and thrive. *

*·         **Nectar plants are needed to support adult butterflies and need
to be in bloom throughout the season.*

*·         **A habitat that is free of chemical inputs and noxious weeds is
also essential. Any management plans need to include integrated approaches
to managing pest issues.*



*Organizational Criteria - **Take a leadership role in developing programs
that go beyond habitat installations and tell us how this has changed the
way you do business.*

*·         **Show a clear internal program or policy for monarch support
that is integrated into your green or sustainable guidelines and/or
programs. *

*·         **Provide opportunities for employees and/or local community
members to engage in monarch conservation activities.  *

*·         **Show a record of corporate outreach and engagement within your
industry to encourage monarch conservation.*

·         *Show a record of public outreach and engagement.*

*Send Applications by email to info at pollinator.org <info at pollinator.org>
with subject indicating Monarch Sustainer of the Year or via FAX to
415.362.3070*

*PHOTO documentation encouraged and best sent via thumb drive to the
address below.  For more information please contact:*

*Pollinator Partnership – 423 Washington Street 5th Floor, San Francisco CA
94111 - 415-362-1137 **www.pollinator.org* <http://www.pollinator.org>





Kelly Rourke

Program Associate

Pollinator Partnership

423 Washington Street, 5th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94111

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