SAF National Awards Program: Young Forester Leadership Award Grant

SAF National Awards Program: Young Forester Leadership Award Grant

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

Summary

The Young Forester Leadership Award, presented by the Society of American Foresters (SAF), recognizes exceptional leadership from young forestry professionals under 40 years old. This award highlights contributions to forestry through innovative projects and sustained leadership roles. Recipients receive a $500 honorarium, complimentary registration for the SAF national convention, and support for travel expenses up to $500. This prestigious accolade aims to encourage the next generation of forestry leaders to excel in their professional endeavors.

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 Young Forester Leadership Award The Young Forester Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership by a young forestry professional in the development and promotion of an individual program or project, or for a sustained leadership role benefiting the practice of forestry and SAF. The award is presented at the SAF national convention and includes a honorarium of $500, complimentary convention registration, and up to $500 is available to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees must be SAF members and under 40 years of age at close of nomination due date. Criteria Evaluation will be based on:Outstanding leadership in the profession.Outstanding leadership in SAF.Sustained leadership roles benefiting the practice of forestry. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Nominees shall not have won any other SAF national science awards within five years of this nomination.