All order forms for Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year, Inspector of the Year, and Outgoing Chair Awards can be found on this page.

Inspector Awards

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OUTSTANDING INSPECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Every year the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) recognizes exceptional ATFS Inspectors with the Outstanding Inspector of the Year award program. ATFS Inspectors provide the on-the-ground validation and contributions to their communities, which are essential to the integrity of the program. This award recognizes their enthusiasm and is presented at the annual ATFS National Leadership Conference.

Nominations for the 2023 Regional and National Outstanding Inspector of the Year will open this fall. Stay tuned for an annoucement from your Regional Manager and the Network News e-newsletter.

Leadership Awards

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is proud to sponsor the American Tree Farm System® National Leadership Award as a way to recognize the efforts of key Tree Farm volunteers who have been instrumental in accomplishing on-the-ground goals, motivating their peers, and educating landowners.

Nominations for the 2023 National Leadership Award will open this fall.  Stay tuned for an annoucement from your Regional Manager and the Network News e-newsletter.

OUTGOING CHAIR AWARD

Outgoing Chair Award Order Form available online here: Online Outgoing Chair Plaque Order Form

Please notify operations@forestfoundation.org after submitting the request via the online order form.

Landowner Awards

REGIONAL/NATIONAL OUTSTANDING TREE FARMER AWARDS

We are grateful for the work of the 2019 OTFY Review Committee and are pleased to present the updates to the OTFY nomination process that will go into effect for the 2020 award. The committee presented and received overwhelming support for their recommendations from the ATFS network. Join us in thanking the committee members for their work:

• Chair: Bob Bauer, KY
• Andy Perleberg, WA
• Dennis Galway, NJ
• Greg Marshall, FL
• Salem Saloom, AL
• Susan Stutts, TX
• Allen Chrisman, MT

OTFY nominations for 2023 OTFY will be accepted starting at the end of 2022. Stay tuned for an annoucement from your Regional Manager and the Network News e-newsletter.

 A template with the nomination form questions is available to help prepare your nomination. 

Past Regional and National OTFY Winners [PDF] Updated Jan 2018

STATE OUTSTANDING TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR

The nomination and decision process for State Outstanding Tree Farmers is entirely in the hands of the State Committee - you may use whatever method you see fit. There is no restriction on Organizations receiving this award - but please note that they are currently not eligible for Regional or National awards.

OTFY Award Order Form available online here: Online OTFY Award Order Form