Awards/Fellows

OUTSTANDING FORESTRY JOURNALISM AWARD

CATEGORIES

This award may be presented to an individual involved in print (magazine, newspaper, book…etc.), television, or radio journalism. Eligible categories are: 

1. A single story or series on a key forestry or natural resources topic.
2. A documentary, special in-depth story, or book.
3. The best coverage of a single subject on a continuing basis.

CRITERIA
Nominations must demonstrate all the following:

• Story-telling ability that builds public understanding, and, if present, visual elements that convey the same story as the narrative.
• The ability to break down a subject while maintaining the integrity of a topic.
• Coverage that is useful to key leaders and leads to improved public understanding.
• The potential to advance forestry science, management, and/or education.
• The level of impact the media event/ story had on the public including the targeted audiences.