SAF National Awards Program: Gifford Pinchot Medal Grant

The Gifford Pinchot Medal, awarded by the Society of American Foresters, honors exceptional contributions by forestry professionals in North America. Recognizing achievements in administration and practice, this medal is presented every odd-numbered year at the SAF national convention. Recipients receive a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration, and up to $500 for travel expenses. This prestigious award highlights the importance of leadership and innovation in the forestry profession.

Note:

1. The award is by nomination. Nominations for the SAF National Awards will close on the date indicated above.
2. This award is presented in odd-numbered years at the SAF national convention.

Through our 15 national awards (and Fellow and Presidential Field Forester awards), SAF celebrates and honors scientists, researchers, educators, innovators, leaders, communicators, field foresters, employers, local SAF units, and others that have made significant impact on forestry in the United States and internationally.
Forest Science and Technology Awards
Award in Forest ScienceBarrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological ScienceTechnology Transfer Award
Communications Awards
Outstanding Forestry Journalism AwardW. D. Hagenstein Communicator Award
Leadership Awards
Cultural and Community Engagement AwardEmployer Leadership AwardOutstanding Local Unit Achievement AwardStudent Leadership Award
Professional Development Awards
Carl Alwin Schenck AwardGifford Pinchot MedalHonorary MembershipJohn A. Beale Memorial AwardSir William Schlich Memorial AwardYoung Forester Leadership Award
The medal recognizes outstanding contributions by a forestry professional in the administration, practice, and professional development of forestry in North America. The award is presented in odd-numbered years at the SAF national convention and includes a honorarium of $500, a complimentary SAF convention registration, and up to $500 to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

Nominees must be members of SAF at the time of the close of the nomination period and cannot be current members of the National Committee on Professional Recognition.
Criteria
Nominees must demonstrate exemplary actions that further the field of forestry in North America. Evaluation will be based on:Bring a professional approach to all endeavors.Making an indelible mark on the profession.Being a person of action in the profession.Making outstanding contributions in administration.
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