Level I Award

This award is the highest merit given by the branch or department as a whole and is focused on long-term exemplary performance. Awards are typically limited to only one recipient (for team) per year. There are 3 categories of Level 1 Awards, which include:

  • Employee/Agent of the Year
  • Outstanding Collaborator/Team Award
  • Award of Excellence

How to nominate: Any Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) team member can send an email to the appropriate Branch where the nominee works.

Who can nominate: Any MDC team member can nominate another MDC team member.

Reward: Selected team members will receive a framed certificate and a choice of a plaque or print.

Level II Award

Level II Awards are focused on a one-time special project, a specific incident of special performance, or to recognize a team member for performance that is not directly work related. There are 6 categories of Level II Awards, which include:

  • Outstanding Regional Agent
  • Significant Contribution
  • Outstanding Staff
  • Technical Achievement
  • S.U.P.E.R.B.
  • Special Achievement Award

How to nominate:  Any Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) team member can send an email to the appropriate Branch where the nominee works.

Who can nominate: Any MDC team member can nominate another MDC team member.

Reward:  Selected team members will receive a framed certificate and a choice of a plaque or print.

Level III Award

Level III Awards are focused on highly objective, measurable criteria, such as years of service and accident-free job performance. There are 3 categories of Level III Awards, which include:

  • Service Awards
  • Safety Awards
  • Retirement

How to nominate: There is no nomination process for this award. These awards are simply available based on years of service or accident-free job performance.

Reward: Team members will get an email or a letter and packet in the mail with a link to choose a gift.