While you are celebrating the holidays and reflecting on the past year, consider nominating yourself or a colleague for recognition of good work. The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters is seeking nominations for the following awards, submitted to Awards Committee Chair, Melinda Vokoun (mvokoun@uwsp.edu).
John Macon Award: A WI SAF member whose career has been so outstanding that he/she deserves recognition from his/her peers for outstanding service. Nominations can come from former chapter officers or groups of at least 3 members. Evaluation of nominees will be based on leadership in volunteer work supporting WI-SAF, promotion of forestry, and evidence of outstanding efforts over a sustained period. Nominations due by no later than February 28, 2022.
Michael W. King Memorial Field Forester of the Year Award: A WI SAF member who has practiced field forestry for at least 15 years, the majority of which must be in applied field forestry. The nominee should be committed to the application of forestry on the ground using sound scientific methods and adaptive management strategies. Nominations due by no later than February 28, 2022.
