2018 SAF National Award Winners

August 1, 2018 

The Society of American Foresters is pleased to announce the winners of the 12 SAF national awards for 2018. The award recipients will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the forestry profession during ceremonies at the 2018 SAF National Convention in Portland, Oregon on October 3-7. 

The awards process begins with written nominations and endorsements from peers. The Forest Science and Technology Board or the Committee on Professional Recognition then evaluates the nominations and forwards their recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval. The rigorous review process produces candidates with a national profile and a comprehensive history of sustained contributions to the forestry profession and service to the public. To learn more about each award, click here. 

Below is a list of award winners. Congratulations to all.

Award Name	Award Winner
Award in Forest Science	James Long
Barrington Moore Memorial	Robert Teskey
Technology Transfer Award	Susan Stout
W.D. Hagenstein Communicator Award	Charles F. Finley, Jr.
Outstanding Forestry Journalism Award	Jason Nark
Carl Alwin Schenck Award	Carolyn Copenheaver
John A. Beale Memorial Award	Joann Meyer Cox
Sir William Schlich Memorial Award	Bettina Ring
Young Forester Leadership Award	Jason Parke
Diversity Leadership Award	Rachel Reyna
Employer Leadership Award	Lone Rock Resources
Student Leadership Award	Jordan Luff