David Krosting Sustainability Award

Each year, SVS presents the David Krosting Sustainability Award at our annual Harvest Fest celebration to a recipient who displays a strong commitment to Lemhi County’s economy, community, and the environment.

Sustainability is defined as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Award recipients display a strong commitment to the components of the sustainability triple bottom line: economy, community, and the environment. The David Krosting Sustainability Award is presented to recipients creating a lifelong legacy in Lemhi County.

The award is named in honor of the Bureau of Land Management Salmon Field Office manager, David Krosting, who lost his battle with cancer in 2005. Dave challenged his employees and himself to consider not just how a project affected the environment, but also to look at community and economic benefits.

Past Award Recipients

2025: Trout Unlimited - River of No Return Chapter
2024: Salmon Whitewater Park Association
2023: Chuck Mark
2022: Mountain Harvest Community Market
2021: Mel Peña
2020: Eagle Valley Ranch
2019: Oddfellows Bakery
2018: Lemhi County Extension
2017: Salmon Public Library

2016: Swift River Farm
2015: David Lingle
2014: Beth Waterbury
2013: Bighorn Outfitters
2012: ESP Recycling
2011: Beyeler Ranches
2010: Lemhi County Humane Society
2009: Lemhi County Farmers Market
2008: Salmon Valley Honey

Nominate someone for the 2026 David Krosting Sustainability Award!

Do you know of a person, business, group or organization that meets the vision of the David Krosting Sustainability Award? Nominations are open for 2026. Fill out the form below! Deadline to nominate is July 31, 2026. Recipient will be announced at the annual SVS Harvest Fest celebration on Friday September 18, 2026 at the Sacajawea Center.

David Krosting Sustainability Award

2026 Nomination Form

Business/Organization/Individual Nominee:

Role, position, or capacity for which they're being nominated (ie local nonprofit, community volunteer, teacher, city leader, fundraiser, local small business, etc.)

Phone and email contact of Nominee

Nominated by (Your name):

Your Phone

Your Email

Legacy: Please describe your reason for nominating this individual/business/organization/group and their impact on Lemhi County

Environment: How does your nominee work to improve the natural environment in Lemhi County? How? Examples include getting people outdoors, public lands access, energy efficient or low-waste practices

Community: How does the nominee give back to the community? Do they volunteer or foster collaboration? Do they provide jobs or generate community improvement/development?

Economy: What does the nominee contribute to the local or regional economy? Can the activity be sustained over time? Does the nominee re-invest in innovative ways that helps strengthen the environment and community?

Thank you for your nomination! Is there anything else you'd like to share with us about your Nominee? The award will be announced at Salmon Valley Stewardship’s Annual Harvest Fest event on September 18, 2026. The winner receives recognition at the event.

Thank you for your nomination!

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