Membership in and service to, primarily, the Indiana Audubon Society, Inc., or, secondarily, to a similar conservation organization or organizations in the state of Indiana for a minimum of ten years;

Faithful and dedicated service to the cause of conservation and the preservation of the environment;

Distinguished “conservation leadership” not only in the persons' own communities, but also at the state or regional or national level as well;

Provide inspirational qualities for conservation leadership;

Originality in some form – the person’s own special stamp or way- ornithological or other scientific contributions, political leadership in conservation legislation, industrial or educational contributions to the cause of conservation;