SAF National Awards Program: Gifford Pinchot Medal Grant

SAF National Awards Program: Gifford Pinchot Medal Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Amount: More than US $500
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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. About SAF We are the organization that represents forestry professionals and provides leadership to ensure that all members of the profession achieve excellence in sustainable forestry and natural resource management. National Awards Program 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 Gifford Pinchot Medal 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.