2016
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Magazine General Interest Article, for “Aspens: Ice Age Relicts in Nebraska”
- Third Place, Education, for Trail Tales Magazine, by communications and wildlife staff
- Third Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, for “Small Harvest – Big Impact,” by Justin Haag
2015
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Magazine Destination, Historical or Cultural Article for “Riding the Rails: Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail” by Jenny Nguyen
- First Place, Education for Trail Tales Magazine, by communications and wildlife staff
- Second Place, Photography for Chat Canyon Sunrise by Eric Fowler
- Second Place, Magazine General Interest Article for Leftover Dogs, by Eric Fowler
2014
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Education, for Trail Tails magazine
- First Place, Photography, for Sunset Swim, by Eric Fowler
- Second Place, Photography, for Swift Foxes by Justin Haag
- Third Place, Magazine article, for “Long Live Anglers” by Jenny Nguyen
- Third Place, One-Time Publication Book/Report, for Beautiful Nebraska, a special publication by NEBRASKAland staff
2013
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, for “Nature’s Cleanup Crew” by Eric Fowler.
- Second Place, Magazine, for NEBRASKAland Magazine
- Second Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, for “Another Year at the Sandbar Grill and Café” by Eric Fowler
- Third Place, Calendar, for the 2014 NEBRASKAland Calendar
- Third Place, Photography, for Eye of the Turkey by Jeff Kurrus
2012
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Best Overall Publication.
- First Place, Historical or Cultural Article, “A.H. ‘Captain’ Hardy: Saddle Maker and Marksman Extraordinaire” by Jon Farrar, Jan-Febr. 2012.
- First Place, Book, “A Field Guide to Wildflowers of Nebraska and the Great Plains” by Jon Farrar, line art by Tim Reigert.
2011
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Magazine Destination, Historical or Cultural Article “A Natural Fit.” by Eric Fowler, May 2011.
- Third Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, “Hooked on Hunting” by Eric Fowler, Aug-Sept. 2011.
2010
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “Nebraska’s Paddlefish: Prehistoric Species Persisting in Missouri River.” by Eric Fowler, June 2010.
- Third Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, with “Return to the Plains: Elk Comeback Not Yet Finished.” by Eric Fowler, October 2010.
- First Place, general-interest Magazine Article, “Grassland Color” by Bob Grier, June 2010.
2006
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Third Place, Color Publication, “Fishing Across Nebraska: A Guide to Public Fishing Lakes in the I-80 Corridor,” By Rick Eades, May 2006.
2005
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Third Place, Four-color Magazine, “NEBRASKAland Magazine.”
- First Place, One-time Publication, Four-color Books/Reports, “Nebraska Wild and Scenic.” August-September 2005.
- Second Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, “The Way Hunting Was,” by Rocky Hoffmann, January-February 2005.
- First Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “How to Give Your Catch a Second Chance,” by Rocky Hoffmann and Darrol Eichner, July 2005.
- First Place, Photography, “Nebraska Wild and Scenic.” August-September 2005.
- Third Place, Photography, “Stalking Mule Deer,” by Eric Fowler, November 2005.
- Third Place, Education, NEBRASKAland Magazine’s youth magazine, “Trail Tales.”
2004
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “Thursdays Are for Trout,” by Eric Fowler, April 2004.
- Third Place, Magazine General Interest Article, “An Inordinate Fondness for Birds,” by Jon Farrar, May 2004.
- First Place, Outdoor Education, NEBRASKAland Magazine’s youth magazine, “Trail Tales.”
- First Place, One Time Publication, “Want More Pheasants? Here’s How to Get Them.”
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Pewter Award, Specialty Magazines, “Birding Nebraska,” January-February 2004.
2003
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, “Focus on Pheasants,” by Eric Fowler, October 2003.
- Best state conservation agency web site.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Pewter Award, Specialty Magazines, “America Looks West: Lewis and Clark on the Missouri,” August-September 2002.
2002
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Four-color Magazine.
- Second Place, Magazine General Interest Article, “Butterfly Hunter,” by Doug Carroll, July 2002.
2001
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “Pike on the Ice,” by Rocky Hoffmann, October 2001.
2000
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, “Crows,” by Tom White, November 2000.
- Third Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “Great Lakes With a Difference,” by Ken Bouc, July 2000.
- Third Place, Magazine Parks, Historical, Cultural Article, “Three Great Hikes,” by Don Cunningham, June 2000.
1999
NEBRASKALAND Foundation:
- Colonel Barney & Vada Oldfield Communications Award.
Pheasants Forever:
- Outstanding Support Award, Information & Education Division.
1998
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Four-color Magazine.
- Second Place, Magazine Fisheries Article, “Missouri River Restoration,” by Ken Bouc. March 1998.
- Third Place, Magazine Wildlife Article, “ Bighorns,” by Bob Grier, April 1998.
1996
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- First Place, Four-color Magazine.
- First Place, Magazine Parks Article, “Nebraska Parklands,” by Bob Grier, April 1996.
- Second Place, Wildlife Magazine Article, “Too Many Deer, Not Enough Forest,” by Ken Bouc, August-September 1996.
- Third Place, General Interest Magazine Article, “Soldiering at Fort Harsuff,” by Bob Grier, October 1996.
- Second Place, Outdoor Education, NEBRASKAland Magazine’s youth magazine, “Trail Tales.”
- Second Place, Radio Public Service Announcement.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Platinum Award, Specialty Magazines, “Weather and Climate of Nebraska,” January-February 1996.
1995
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Third Place, Outdoor Magazine Division, “Respecting Feelings,” by Don Cunningham, October 1994.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Bronze Award, Specialty Magazines, “The Road Home: A Photographic Journey,” January-February 1995.
1994
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Third place, Conservation Magazine.
FOLIO Magazine Ozzie Awards:
- Silver Award of Excellence, Best design, special editorial report or section, “Alkaline Wetlands,” by Jon Farrar, June 1994.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Gold Award, Specialty Magazines, “The Cellars of Time,” January-February 1994.
1993
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Conservation Magazine.
- First Place, Black and White Newsletter, Outdoor Nebraska.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Silver Award, Specialty Magazines, “Walk in the Woods,” January-February 1993.
1992
Association for Conservation Information (ACI):
- Second Place, Four-Color Magazine.
- Second Place, Best General Interest Article. “Tad Pollys, Wigglers and Wotta Frogs,” by Ken Bouc, May 1992.
National Gold Ink Competition:
- Bronze Award, Specialty Magazines, “Photographing Nebraska,” January-February 1992.