This award, which honors the accomplishments of long-time LAAC-HAT member Jim Spencer, is a Unit award. It is awarded when the following requirements are satisfied. 

Requirements: 

1. Members of the Unit perform 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 cumulative hours of on-site work on USDA-Forest Service approved conservation projects. 

a. Hours performed on all such projects since 1980 qualify for this award. 

b. All qualifying hours apply, regardless of the awards or advancements earned by the individual participants, 

2. Unit has a registered leader who is a Certified Trail Boss. 

Use the Jim Spencer Conservation Award Application to obtain this award. The award is a ribbon, to be displayed on the Unit's flag, and a Certificate issued to the Unit.