ILMS is always excited to recognize individuals and groups who do an outstanding job improving lake quality by issuing one or more of the following awards at our annual conference.  

Outstanding Lake Association

This award may be bestowed annually upon an Indiana Lake Association that has succeeded in or made noteworthy efforts towards significantly improving its local lake quality.

Outstanding Implementation Project

This award may be bestowed annually upon a designer, contractor, or Lake Association for an outstanding implementation project for improved lake quality.

Volunteer of the Year

This award may be bestowed annually upon an ILMS member who has shown exceptional dedication and achievement in volunteer lake monitoring, assisting a lake association, or other efforts to improve lake quality.

Take a few minutes to nominate an individual or an association who is worthy of recognition for their achievements. Awardees will be recognized at the ILMS Annual Conference which will be held at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana from March 26-27, 2026. You can nominate yourself or others in one or more of the categories. Deadline for nominations is February 6th. Awards will be announced by February 16, 2026. Please direct any questions to Gus Reed at indianalakes@gmail.com 

Nomination Form: ILMS Award Nomination Form