VFA AwardsVirginia Forestry Association Distinguished Service AwardThe Distinguished Service Award of the Virginia Forestry Association gives public recognition to individuals, groups, associations, and/or companies and corporations who make a significant, continuing and lasting contribution to the conservation of Virginia’s forest resources and/or the enhancement of Virginia’s forest-based community. The award can be given to anyone whether or not directly associated with the Virginia forest-based community, the Virginia Forestry Association or any other resource-based or conservation-oriented association. The award is not limited to residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nomination of any person, group or organization for this award should be based, at a minimum, on the following: 1. Demonstrated leadership in one or more activities which have had a positive impact on the development and use of Virginia’s forest resources. 2. A history of personal or corporate commitment to the conservation of Virginia’s forest resources and/or the enhancement of Virginia’s forest-based industry. 3. Personal or organizational traits and qualities of integrity and good citizenship. The activity(s) for which a nomination is made may reflect performance in a local, regional or statewide arena. Activities undertaken and performed as a part of an occupation and/or business pursuit may qualify for this award. This award is given annually at the Virginia Forestry Summit and award nominations are open until March 15, 2024. Previous award recipients are listed below:
Virginia Forestry Association “Outstanding Member of the Year” AwardThis award, given continuously since 1949 by the Virginia Forestry Association, is for the recognition of individual, outstanding contributions in the area of conservation, utilization and enhancement of Virginia’s forest resources. It is given to honor an individual who has 1) gone “above and beyond” his or her normal duties and responsibilities to render service to, and promote the interests of, Virginia forestry, and/or has 2) fostered greater public awareness and understanding of the forests of the Commonwealth and the contributions which they make to all Virginia citizens. This award is presented to an individual each year who has worked in and/or through the Virginia Forestry Association. Such work may be local, regional or statewide in its impact. The specific contributions of the individual selected for this award must be significant and noteworthy and result in a positive continuing impact on the Association, the public, and/or the greater forestry community of the Commonwealth. The award may be based on a single specific activity or project, or may be based on many different activities occurring over a relatively long period of time. This award is given annually at the Virginia Forestry Summit and award nominations will open in late February 2024. Previous award recipients are listed below:
Virginia Forestry Association Logger Merit AwardThe purpose of the Logger Merit Award is to recognize and honor the performance of one or more outstanding logger(s) in the Commonwealth. Winners are chosen on the basis of a written evaluation of the total logging operation. The recipient(s) of the Logger Merit Award represent the “best-of-the-best,” and must exemplify the highest professional standards, as they serve as effective positive public role models for the entire logging industry. Today's professional logger plans his operations, lays out his roads, practices good utilization uses safety equipment and conducts his affairs in a business-like manner. The emphasis today is also on forest water quality and doing all that is necessary to protect Virginia's streams and rivers. All loggers must use Best Management Practices to eliminate erosion and sources of sedimentation. Loggers do this by working closely with the landowner, leaving buffer strips along waterways, and minimizing the impact of harvesting on the land. The better the job the logger does, the more quickly the land can be replanted. One or more recipient(s) of VFA's Logger Merit Award are recognized annually at the Virginia Forestry Summit. Award nominations will open in late February 2024. Previous award recipients may be found here.
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