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Submit a nomination for the Think TICK...Take ACTION Awards!
Big Tick Gala Think TICK...Take Action Award
We are honored to invite applications for the "Think TICK...Take ACTION Awards". Awards are given annually in conjunction with Rhode Island’s Tick Control Awareness Day, to recognize individuals or groups who best demonstrate an effort or commitment in raising consciousness about ticks, their associated diseases, and especially taking action to prevent tick-borne disease.
We encourage applications submitted by Town Councils, Rhode Island businesses, non-profits and other entities; nominations should highlight the nominee’s efforts to provide significant insight and application of resources to protect Rhode Island citizens from the impacts of diseases associated with tick bites, including Lyme disease, babesiosis and anaplasmosis. The winner or winners will be selected by a selection committee after review of nominating letters and supporting materials. Winners may include, but are not limited to: schools, teachers, businesses, individuals, camps, environmental education programs, philanthropic institutions and their representatives, and government.
Award Application
Eligibility:
- Nonprofit organizations including educational and volunteer organizations;
- Private sector corporations: industrial, service, commercial;
- Municipalities and all levels of government.
General Criteria:
- The individual (or group) must have demonstrated the benefits of their efforts to citizens, the community, and or the environment;
- Documentation should be submitted to indicate the objectives that have been achieved;
- Projects must have been completed within the last two years;
- Programs or contributions must have been originated within the last two years and be operational.
This year’s awards will be presented at the “BigTick Gala” to be held June 10th, 2011 at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. During the reception, recipients will be recognized for their ACTIONS in helping to reduce the significant impact of tick-borne disease on the Rhode Island community and beyond. Award recipients will be featured on the TickEncounter Resource Center website where their efforts will be recounted to inspire others.
Submit a completed nomination letter(s) by May 10, 2011.
Nomination letters should include :
- Name of nominee (individual or organization)
- Address
- Phone, fax, email
- Contact Person, Title and phone number of nominating party or individual.
- Description of the nominee’s background and position
- Nominee’s efforts to reduce the impact of tick-borne disease, including how long they have been working towards this goal.
- Brief account on demonstrated benefits to individuals, communities and/or the environment.
Applications by e-mail are preferred and may be sent to: terc@uri.edu
Or mail to:
Current Tick Activity in the Northeast and mid-West United States
February update: Adult stage Deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) are not killed by freezing temperatures! During winter months they can still be active on days when temperatures are above freezing. Activity resumes following several consecutive days of thawing temperatures, especially if the ground thaws. Learn more about the deer tick life cycle.
Let us know if you find a tick on you or your pet! Use our tick identification chart to identify tick and then visit the Current Tick Activity page to complete 2 question form.
Not from New England or mid-West? Visit our regional Current Tick Activity page for a complete view of ticks biting in your area.
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