Dr. Michael D. Netherland Exemplary Colleague Award
In remembrance of our colleague, Dr. Michael D. Netherland, the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society has established an award to honor his lifelong dedication to research and camaraderie in the field of aquatic plant management. Please see the description below, which includes nomination and recipient criteria.
Award Name:
- Dr. Michael D. Netherland Exemplary Colleague Award
Nominator
- Any FAPMS member
Nominee Membership Status
- Any current or former member of any recognized APMS Affiliate
Approval process
- Nomination submitted to FAPMS President; All nominations must be received at least 6 weeks before FAPMS annual training meeting. FAPMS Board of Directors (BODs) vote on nominees presented. Votes collected and tallied by the current President of FAPMS. In the event the current President of FAPMS is nominated, the vote tally duties will reside with the President-Elect. Additionally, if a FAPMS Director or Officer is nominated, they will be removed from the process. Votes will then be submitted to Secretary for the record. Nominations and supporting information will remain anonymous. Award presented at FAPMS annual training meeting.
Award Frequency
- Discretionary – FAPMS BODs accepts nominations annually. One award given after majority FAPMS BODs vote on submissions.
Criteria
- A special recognition given to a current or former APMS affiliate member who personifies Michael Netherland’s positive attitude, outgoing and inquisitive personality, and genuine selfless giving friendship qualities.
- A person that displays a love and pursuit of gaining and sharing knowledge within the aquatic plant management community.
- A person that exhibits sincerity and friendship towards all FAPMS members, including providing guidance in all forms of aquatic plant management and professional activities.
Award/Honor item
- Plaque with inscription “Dr. Michael D. Netherland Exemplary Colleague Award presented to for their selfless display of friendship and optimism in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of aquatic plant management.” …meeting location and date.
Who was Mike Netherland?
Mike Netherland was a leader in aquatic plant research and technology, and his work was instrumental in the development of various-scale aquatic plant management programs in North America.
Mike is credited with being the first to use dye to track herbicide movement in lakes, reservoirs, and flowing systems, and he was also the first to suspect herbicide resistance occurring in aquatic plants. This body of knowledge serves as the foundation for the herbicide use patterns that are in use today. Above all, Mike was an exceptional scientist, cordial colleague, and a valued friend to everyone he met.
Please submit nominations to PRESIDENT by August 31.