SAF National Awards Program: John A. Beale Memorial Award Grant

SAF National Awards Program: John A. Beale Memorial Award Grant

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

Summary

The SAF National Awards Program includes the John A. Beale Memorial Award, recognizing exceptional voluntary service in forestry by SAF members. Established to honor John Beale's legacy, this award is presented at the SAF national convention and includes a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration, and up to $500 for travel expenses. Nominees must demonstrate sustained commitment to the SAF and its mission, showcasing leadership and promotion of forestry principles.

Overview

Note: The award is by nomination. Nominations for the SAF National Awards will close on the date indicated above. 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 John A. Beale Memorial Award This award recognizes outstanding efforts over a sustained period of time by an SAF member in the promotion of forestry through voluntary service to the Society. The award is presented during the SAF national convention and includes a honorarium of $500, a complimentary SAF convention registration, and up to $500 to cover travel expenses. About John A. Beale John Beale's name is synonymous with words like service and leadership. Beale's diverse background lent itself well to positions of leadership in the Society. Born in 1919, he received a bachelor's degree in forestry from Michigan State University, and a master's from Harvard University. During World War II, Beale served in the US Army. After the war, Beale began working for Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources and was promoted to Chief Forester in 1954. In 1968 he was selected to become the Deputy Secretary to the state's Conservation Administration. Beale is best known for his eight years of national elected service (1968-1976), in which he served as Council member, Vice-President, and President. Beale was at the forefront of SAF policy formulation as a member of the SAF's Forest Policy Committee, a committee he went on to chair in 1976.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees must be current members of the SAF. Criteria Nominees for the John A. Beale Memorial Award must demonstrate a strong continuing commitment to volunteer work supporting the SAF and its members which furthers the cause of forestry. Evaluation will be based on:Leadership in volunteer work supporting SAF;Promotion of forestry;Evidence of outstanding efforts over a sustained period of time. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.