Blanchard Award

NDSU established the Dr. B. Wayne Blanchard Award for Academic Excellence in Emergency Management Higher Education to recognize significant contributions within the Emergency Management Higher Education Community. Dr. Blanchard was chosen as the award's namesake due to his extensive contributions to the field of emergency management. He received a plaque commemorating his achievements at the 11th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference, presented on behalf of the Award Committee.

Nominations for the Dr. B. Wayne Blanchard Award for Academic Excellence in Emergency Management Higher Education are solicited each Spring.