2010 • Roger Marshall, "Partners in Stewardship" award, in recognition for outstanding personal commitment to the Meadow Smith Stewardship Agreement Project, presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. • Mike Palladini, in recognition for USFWS conservation efforts within The Crown of The Continent. Jim Stutzman, USFWS (left) and Mike Palladini • Montana Wildfire Preparedness Award, Dedicated Organization, in Recognition of Commitment to Wildfire Preparedness, presented by FireSafe Montana. SEC would also like to recognize the work of Pat Sowka and Susan Taylor, plus many volunteers who have helped collect contact information for the Swan Emergency Alert System (SEAS). 2009 • Diann Ericson, SEC's Education Coordinator has been elected to the Montana Environmental Education Association Board of Directors. 2008 • Montana Newspaper Association, Better Newspaper Contest Weekly, Division 1, Best Column Writing, First Place - Anne Dahl, Seeley-Swan Pathfinder • Montana Tree Farm Educator Award, The Montana Tree Farm Program 2006 • Business of the Year, Montana Environmental Education Association • Certificate of Appreciation, Fuels Mitigation Lolo National Forest • Appreciation Award, Montana Communities & Wildfire Conference 2005 • Valued Partner Award, Flathead National Forest - Swan Lake Ranger District 2004-2005 • Rural Communities Assistance, U.S. Forest Service National Spirit Award 2004 • Firewise Award, Keep Montana Green Association • Appreciation Award, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Cannmore, Alberta, Canada • Business Supporter of the Arts, Alpine Artisans and 2 Valleys Stage 2002 • Recognition Firewise Communities, Contribution toward the National Firewise Communities Program 1997 • Rural Communities Assistance, U.S. Forest Service National Spirit Award to the Swan Citizens Ad Hoc Group