NESAF Annual Awards

Recognition of outstanding service by New England SAF members is conducted each year through the Awards process, with awards presented at the Annual Meeting. Both regionally and nationally, the Society of American Foresters recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations who advance the knowledge and understanding of forestry.

Nominate A Colleague! The nomination process requires a cover letter, biographical sketch of the nominee, and two letters of endorsement along with the Nomination Form. The nomination deadline for awards is December 1^st. E-submission of the entire nomination package is encouraged; however, post mailed nomination packages are welcome. The Society of American Foresters also offers a number of awards at the national level. More information about these awards may be accessed at the National SAF Website.

Integrity in Conservation Award

Presented to an individual or organization working with natural resources for adherence to principles and demonstration of high standards in the face of adversity. The work may be in process and the effort need not have “won” or “lost” – only that it was conducted in an outstanding manner in an adverse operating environment. Nominations need not be limited to members of NESAF. Integrity in Conservation Award Past Recipients

Distinguished Service Award

The purpose is to give official recognition to professional achievement in forestry; to make known to the general public outstanding contributions of individual foresters to their profession and to enhance the public image of the forestry profession. The criteria include: professional achievement in the field of Forestry or closely allied fields (i.e. working group of the parent society); participation in SAF; and service to the local or regional community. Distinguished Service Award Past Recipients

James W. Toumey Award

Presented for Outstanding Achievement in Service to the New England Society of American Foresters. James W. Toumey Award Past Recipients

Austin Cary Practicing Professional Award

Presented to a member who has shown outstanding achievement recently or over a period of years as a practicing forest manager or consultant forester. Austin Cary Practicing Professional Award Past Recipients

Ernest M. Gould, Jr. Technology Transfer Award

Presented to a member who has made outstanding contribution to natural resource science and management through education, extension, or youth service. Ernest M. Gould, Jr. Technology Transfer Award Past Recipients

Mollie Beattie Young Forester Leadership Award

Presented to a member who is less than 40 years old at the time of nomination and has shown leadership in a program or project benefiting the practice of forestry. Mollie Beattie Young Forester Leadership Award Past Recipients

David M. Smith Award

Presented to a member who is engaged in research, teaching, or the field application of silviculture whose work reflects David’s advice that “we should observe and analyze the patterns of stand development first and devise silvicultural treatments to fit or modify them afterwards.” David M. Smith Award Past Recipients

Integrity in Conservation Awards

2022 R. Alec Giffen
2021 Ralph Nyland
2020 Steven K. Pelletier
2019 Robert T. Perschel
2018 The Society for the Protection of NH Forests
2017 William Staats
2016 Jasen Stock
2015 Steven H. Swatling
2014 Thomas Rawinski
2013 no recipient
2013 no recipient
2012 no recipient
2011 Karen P. Bennett
2010 Employees of the White Mountain National Forest
2009 John M. Hagan, III
2008 Baxter State Park Authority, Maine Department of Conservation, and The Trust for Public Land – Maine Office
2007 Ricahrd Carbonetti, Peter Condaxis, William Samal, and Jonathan Wood
2006 Northern Woodlands Magazine
2005 Edward Griffith
2004 David Houghton
2003 Leo C. Laferriere
2002 George Darey
2001 no recipient
2000 no recipient
1999 Roger Milliken, Jr.
1998 Maxwell McCormack, Jr.